Tibial
Tibial refers to anything related to the tibia, one of the two bones in the lower leg of a human, located medial and larger than the fibula. It is the second largest bone in the human body next to the femur. The tibia is a key bone in the leg and knee joint, and it also plays a crucial role in forming the ankle joint.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The tibia extends from the knee to the ankle. It is prismoid in form, expanded above, where it enters into the knee-joint, contracted in the lower third, and again enlarged but to a lesser extent below. The tibia has three surfaces: the medial, lateral, and posterior. It also has three borders: the anterior, medial, and interosseous. The tibia articulates with the femur and patella superiorly, the fibula laterally and with the ankle inferiorly.
Function[edit | edit source]
The tibia plays a key role in muscle attachment and lower limb movements. It provides attachment for the ligaments of the knee joint and several muscles of the lower limb. It also plays a crucial role in weight bearing of the body.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Injuries or conditions affecting the tibia can have significant impacts on mobility and quality of life. Tibial fractures are common and often the result of high-energy trauma, but can also occur as stress fractures in athletes or insufficiency fractures in the elderly. Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, can also occur in the tibia.
See also[edit | edit source]
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