Meaning
shinbone, tibia
- the inner and larger of the two bones in the lower leg
In a sentence
Il calciatore ha subito una grave frattura alla tibia.
The footballer suffered a severe fracture to his tibia.
Sento un forte dolore alla tibia dopo la corsa.
I feel a sharp pain in my shin after running.
La radiografia non ha evidenziato lesioni alla tibia.
The X-ray did not reveal any damage to the tibia.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tibia | feminine · singular |
| tibie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'tibie'. Often paired with 'perone' (fibula) in sports injuries.