tibial

/taɪˈbiəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the tibia, or the inner and larger of the two bones of the lower leg

“The tibial tuberosity is the bony projection on the upper part of the tibia.”

2. noun

the tibia, or the inner and larger of the two bones of the lower leg

“The doctor examined the patient’s injured tibial bone.”

Synonyms

  • shin
  • tibial

Antonyms

  • fibular