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Tibia facts for kids

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Illu lower extremity
Illustration o the bones in the leg of a vertebrate

The tibia, also known as the shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates. It connects the knee with the ankle bones and is parallel to the fibula. Additionally it is the second largest bone in the body as its supports a significantly large portion of the human bodyweight. The tibia is essential to everyday movement such as standing and walking as well as jumping and running.

Images for kids

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    Upper surface of right tibia. (Anterior is at top.)

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    Bones of the right leg. Anterior surface

  • Tibia - inferior epiphysis (anterior view)

    Lower extremity of tibia seen from the front

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    Epiphysial lines of tibia and fibula in a young adult. Anterior aspect.

  • Right tibia - close up - animation

    Shape of right tibia

  • Braus 1921 292

    Longitudinal section of tibia showing interior

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    Right knee-joint. Anterior view.

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    Right knee joint from the front, showing interior ligaments

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    Left knee joint from behind, showing interior ligaments

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    Left talocrural joint

See also

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