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Tibial: meaning, definitions and examples

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tibial

 

[ หˆtษชb.i.ษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, bone

Tibial refers to anything related to the tibia, which is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg, located between the knee and the ankle. It is crucial for weight-bearing and walking.

Synonyms

shinbone

Examples of usage

  • The tibial plateau is the upper surface of the tibia that forms part of the knee joint.
  • Injuries to the tibial bone can result in severe pain and mobility issues.
  • The tibial nerve runs down the back of the leg and is responsible for muscle movement and sensation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tibial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tibial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคฌเคฟเคฏเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tibial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tibial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั–ะฑั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tibialny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„›้ชจใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tibial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tibial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tibial

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณจ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุจูŠุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tibiรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tibiรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒซ้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tibialni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพmรณtslegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะฑะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tibial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tibial

Etymology

The term 'tibial' is derived from the Latin word 'tibia', which referred to the shinbone or the larger of the two bones in the leg. Historically, 'tibia' in Latin also meant 'flute', likely referring to the bone's long and hollow shape resembling a tube. The anatomical usage developed in the 17th century as the understanding of human anatomy advanced and became more standardized in medical terminology. Thus, 'tibial' pertains specifically to the tibia and its various functions, structures, and related medical conditions, reflecting its importance in both everyday activities and specialized fields like orthopedics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,056, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.