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Fibula: meaning, definitions and examples

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fibula

 

[ หˆfษชbjสŠlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy bone

The fibula is a long, thin bone located in the lower leg, parallel to the tibia. It serves as a support for the muscles of the lower leg and plays a key role in stabilizing the ankle joint. Although it is not a weight-bearing bone, it provides an attachment point for ligaments and tendons, which are essential for movement and stability. The fibula can also be referred to as the calf bone.

Synonyms

calf bone, peroneal

Examples of usage

  • The fibula is crucial for ankle stability.
  • Injuries to the fibula can affect mobility.
  • The doctor explained the role of the fibula in leg function.

Translations

Translations of the word "fibula" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรญbula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฌเฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fibula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะฑัƒะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…“้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fibule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญbula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ณจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู€ูู€ูŠู€ุจู€ูˆู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fibula

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…“้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั–ะฑัƒะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรญbula

Etymology

The term 'fibula' comes from Latin, meaning 'a clasp' or 'a brooch'. In ancient Rome, the fibula referred to a safety pin or a clasp used to fasten garments. The usage of the word evolved in the medical field to describe the bone in the lower leg due to its slender and elongated shape that resembles a clasp. The fibula is often considered one of the two long bones in vertebrates' limbs, and while it is smaller than the tibia, its structural significance has been recognized for centuries. Its anatomical significance has been well documented from ancient texts to modern medical literature, highlighting its role in both movement and support in the human body.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,853, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.