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fibula
[fib-yuh-luh]
noun
plural
fibulae, fibulasAnatomy.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
plural
fibulaeThe smaller of the two bones of the lower leg or lower portion of the hind leg.
See more at skeleton
Other 51Թ Forms
- fibular adjective
- ˈھܱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fibula1
Example Sentences
He had 1,142 yards passing and 12 touchdowns, then broke his tibia and fibula, tore ligaments in his foot and dislocated his ankle all on one play when tackled.
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.
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