Definitions
n. The larger front bone between the knee and ankle
胫骨
Example
The doctor showed me my tibia on the scan.
医生在扫描影像上指给我看我的胫骨。
A fracture of the tibia may require several months of rehabilitation before an athlete can safely resume training.
胫骨骨折可能需要数月康复，运动员才能安全恢复训练。
Collocations
- a fractured tibia
- the tibia and fibula
- tibial fracture
Word family
- tibial (adj.)
Synonyms
- shinbone
Usage tip
即shinbone；复数可用tibias或tibiae。
FAQ
- What does tibia mean?
- The larger front bone between the knee and ankle
- How is tibia pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɪbiə/, US /ˈtɪbiə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
