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Fibulae: meaning, definitions and examples

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fibulae

 

[ หˆfษชbjสŠleษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The fibula is one of the two bones in the lower leg, parallel to the tibia. It is a slender bone that stabilizes the ankle joint and supports the muscles of the lower leg.

Synonyms

calf bone

Examples of usage

  • The fibula is often referred to as the calf bone.
  • Fractures of the fibula are common in sports injuries.
  • The fibula plays a crucial role in ankle stability.
Context #2 | Noun

historical artifact

Fibulae are brooches or pin-like fasteners used in antiquity, often made from metal. They were primarily used for fastening garments and can be considered precursors to modern safety pins.

Synonyms

brooch, pin

Examples of usage

  • Archaeologists uncovered many fibulae at the ancient site.
  • Roman fibulae were often beautifully decorated.
  • The fibula was an essential accessory in Roman clothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "fibulae" 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 fibula

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญbula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ณจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ููŠุจูˆู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fibula

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…“้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะฑัƒะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fibula

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรญbula

Etymology

The term 'fibula' derives from the Latin word 'fibula', meaning 'a clasp, brooch, or pin'. It originally referred to a type of fastening device used in ancient Roman and Greek clothing, which served both functional and decorative purposes. The use of fibulae dates back to the Iron Age and they were widely used until the fall of the Roman Empire. In anatomy, the usage of the term was established in the late 19th century when comparative anatomy made clear distinctions between the bones of the lower leg. Thus, fibula came to represent the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, separated from the more robust tibia, linking its use in both historical and modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,356, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.