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The tibia is a long, strong bone in the lower part of the leg. It runs from the knee to the ankle and is often called the shinbone, and can be easily felt through your skin. The tibia is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg; the thinner fibula lies beside it. It helps support the body's weight and forms part of both the knee and ankle joints.
Its name comes from the Latin word for a flute, because some tibias have a shape like this musical instrument.
Its name comes from the Latin word for a flute, because some tibias have a shape like this musical instrument.