Shinbone: meaning, definitions and examples

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shinbone

 

[ สƒษชnboสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomical term

The shinbone, also known as the tibia, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg. It runs parallel to the fibula and connects the knee with the ankle. As the weight-bearing bone of the lower leg, the tibia plays a crucial role in walking and running. Injuries to the shinbone can be severe and often require medical attention.

Synonyms

leg bone, tibia

Examples of usage

  • He fractured his shinbone during the game.
  • The doctor explained the anatomy of the shinbone to the patient.
  • After the fall, she felt severe pain in her shinbone.
  • The shinbone is essential for stability while walking.

Translations

Translations of the word "shinbone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรญbia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคจเคฌเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schambein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tulang kering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผั–ะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล›ฤ‡ piszczelowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„›้ชจ (ใ‘ใ„ใ“ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tibia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tibia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaval kemiฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๊ฐ•์ด๋ผˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุธู… ุงู„ุณุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ holennรญ kost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ holeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒซ้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tibija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรถflungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะต ัาฏะนะตะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tibial sรผmรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tibia

Word origin

The word 'shinbone' is a compound of 'shin,' which refers to the front part of the leg between the knee and the ankle, and 'bone,' indicating its structure. The term 'shin' itself dates back to Old English 'scinna,' which has links to similar words in other Germanic languages. The usage of the word in the context of anatomy has been documented since the 14th century. It reflects the importance of the shin area in both physical activity and injuries associated with sports and accidents. The tibia's prominence in the human skeletal system has led to its common reference as the shinbone in everyday language.