Fibula Synonyms

fĭbyə-lə
The outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. brooch
  2. calf-bone
  3. clasp

Words Related to Fibula

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Fibula Sentence Examples

  • The tibia and fibula are united inferiorly, the tympanic bulla is hollow and the infra-orbital foramen narrow.

  • Moreover, the crowns of the hinder cheek-teeth are taller, and more distinctly crescentic, both feet are two-toed, the ulna and radius are fused, and the fibula is represented only by its lower part.

  • Reduction of the fibula till nothing but its lower extremity remains.

  • The distal half of the fibula is very slender and normally does not reach the ankle-joint; it is attached to the peroneal ridge of the tibia.

  • There are four functional toes in front and three behind; while the calcaneum, unlike that of the other three groups, articulates with the fibula.

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