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What is the tibia?
Quick Answer
The tibia is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg and is often called the shinbone.
The Full Story
The tibia runs from the knee to the ankle and bears much of the body’s weight. It forms joints with the femur at the knee and with the talus at the ankle. Because it lies close to the skin along the front of the lower leg, it is especially prone to direct injury. Fractures of the tibia are common in trauma and sports injuries and can take time to heal because the bone is heavily loaded.
Key Facts
1.Also called the shinbone
2.Bears much of body weight
3.Forms the knee and ankle joints
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