Fibular: meaning, definitions and examples

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fibular

 

[ หˆfษชb.jสŠ.lษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy term

The term 'fibular' refers to anything related to the fibula, which is one of the two long bones located in the lower leg. The fibula runs parallel to the tibia and provides support and stability to the ankle and the leg. In a medical context, 'fibular' often pertains to injuries or conditions affecting the fibula, such as fibular fractures or fibular osteotomy. Understanding fibular anatomy is crucial in fields such as podiatry and orthopedic medicine.

Synonyms

peroneal

Examples of usage

  • Fibular fracture treatment is essential for a full recovery.
  • The fibular muscles play a vital role in ankle stability.
  • A fibular osteotomy can help correct misaligned bones.

Translations

Translations of the word "fibular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fibular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฌเฅเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fibular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fibular

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะฑัƒะปัั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fibularny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…“้ชจใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fibulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fibular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fibular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ณจ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดุธูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fibulรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fibulรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…“้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fibularni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญbular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะฑัƒะปัั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fibular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fibular

Etymology

The word 'fibular' derives from the Latin word 'fibula', which means 'clasp' or 'brooch'. The name relates to the bone's shape, which resembles a clasp used in ancient times. The fibula is traditionally seen as a lesser bone in comparison to the stronger tibia. The term gained prominence in the fields of medicine and anatomy as scientific understanding of the skeletal system evolved. As medicine advanced, particularly in orthopedics, the specific distinction of 'fibular' became necessary to describe conditions, treatments, and anatomical studies relative to the fibula.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,761 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.