tibiae

Meanings

• noun

  The two large bones of the lower leg in humans and other primates.

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Synonyms

bone flute , shin , shin bone , shinbone

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Variants

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tibia , tibiae , tibial , tibias

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Etymology

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From Latin tibia, a kind of flute, possibly because the shape of the bone resembles that of the instrument.

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Trivia

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1. The tibia is the second longest bone in the human body.

2. The tibia and fibula form the leg's medial and lateral malleoli, which are important for ankle stability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fibula: The smaller bone of the lower leg, located next to the tibia.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the tibia was considered a symbol of power and strength due to its role in supporting the body. In literature, the tibia is mentioned in various works, such as Virgil's Aeneid.

How to Memorize "tibiae"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of the tibia bone and imagine its role in supporting the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tibia' with the word 'leg' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Tibia' is the name of the bone 'That I Bend And I Aid' in supporting the body.

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