shinbone

• Nom désignant l'os interne et le plus épais des deux os de la jambe humaine, situé entre le genou et la cheville.

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.

   Synonymestibia