Tibia (Tibia)
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Anatomy
The larger bone of the lower leg, also called the shinbone. Its upper surface (tibial plateau) forms the lower portion of the knee joint and bears the body's weight; the medial and lateral menisci rest upon it.
Clinical notes
Tibial plateau fractures are among the most common knee fractures after sporting twists and may accompany ligament tears. Shin splints affect the bone's anterior border in runners.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Tibia?
The larger bone of the lower leg, also called the shinbone. Its upper surface (tibial plateau) forms the lower portion of the knee joint and bears the body's weight; the medial and lateral menisci rest upon it.
Why is the Tibia clinically important?
Tibial plateau fractures are among the most common knee fractures after sporting twists and may accompany ligament tears. Shin splints affect the bone's anterior border in runners.
Source & license
Derived from Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/); upstream geometry from BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science. license details