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fibula
[ fib-yuh-luh ]
noun
- Anatomy. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
- Zoology. a corresponding bone, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia, of the leg or hind limb of an animal.
- a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
fibula
/ ˈɪʊə /
noun
- the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg Compare tibia
- the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
- a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc
fibula
- The smaller of the two bones of the lower leg or lower portion of the hind leg.
- See more at skeleton
Derived Forms
- ˈھܱ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ھu· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fibula1
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Example Sentences
After missing 16 games while recovering from a fractured fibula this winter, he’ll play fewer than 70 games in a full season for the first time in his career.
All three have played meaningful snaps for the Chargrs this season with Molden emerging as a starter in a breakout season before fracturing a fibula in Week 17.
The 27-year-old’s return is especially key for the secondary as fellow safety Elijah Molden went on IR Wednesday because of a broken fibula he suffered Saturday against the Patriots.
"Under the meat of a drumstick, you'll find two bones -- the tibia, which is long and thick, and the fibula, which is much shorter and thinner," Manafzadeh explained.
Mr Tjitendero suffered a fractured fibula, fractured nose and lacerations to his head and both shins in the incident, the court was told.
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