Definitions for: Tibia

[n] the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

Webster (1913) Definition: Tib"i*a, n.; pl. Tibi[ae]. [L.]
1. (Anat.) The inner, or preaxial, and usually the larger, of
the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee.

2. (Zo["o]l.) The fourth joint of the leg of an insect. See
Illust. under Coleoptera, and under Hexapoda.

3. (Antiq.) A musical instrument of the flute kind,
originally made of the leg bone of an animal.

Synonyms: shin, shinbone

See Also: leg, leg bone

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat

Related Resources:
animals starting with j
m letter animals
animals beginning with w