The tibia is a large bone located in the lower front portion of the leg. The tibia is also known as the shinbone, and is the second largest bone in the body. There are two bones in the shin area: the tibia and fibula, or calf bone. The fibula is smaller and thinner than the tibia. read more
The tibia is connected to the fibula by the interosseous membrane of the leg, forming a type of fibrous joint called a syndesmosis with very little movement. The tibia is named for the flute tibia. It is the second largest bone in the human body next to the femur. The leg bones are the strongest long bones as they support the rest of the body. read more
The tibia is one of the strongest weight-bearing bones in the body, and it is the second largest bone, ranking just behind the femur in size. As with other long bones, tibia bones contain two distinct sections: the diaphysis and epiphyses. The diaphysis forms the midsection, or shaft, of the tibia, while the epiphyses forms the ends. read more