shinbone

• Sustantivo que designa el hueso interno y más grueso de los dos de la pierna humana, entre la rodilla y el tobillo.

A noun referring to the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.

1. Leg boneB2formal

   The larger, inner bone of the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.

   Tibia

   • He fractured his shinbone during the soccer match.
   • The doctor examined the shinbone for any signs of injury.
   • The shinbone supports much of the body's weight when standing.

   Sinónimostibia