Shinbone

Shinbone or tibia is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula), and it connects the knee with the ankle bones.

Anatomy

The tibia is found on the medial side of the leg next to the fibula and closer to the median plane or centre-line. The tibia is connected to the fibula by the interosseous membrane of the leg, forming a type of fibrous joint called a syndesmosis with very little movement.

Structure

The tibia is named for the flute tibia. It is the second largest bone in the human body next to the femur. The leg bones are the strongest long bones as they support the rest of the body.

Clinical significance

In humans, the tibia can be fractured by trauma, such as a car accident, or by overuse, such as running. A tibial fracture is a common injury and can involve the tibia alone or both the tibia and fibula.

See also

• Bone fracture
• Fibula
• Femur

External links

• Britannica Article on Tibia

Shinbone Resources
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