Definition of Fibula

1. Noun. The outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.

Exact synonyms: Calf Bone
Group relationships: Leg
Generic synonyms: Leg Bone

Definition of Fibula

1. n. A brooch, clasp, or buckle.

Definition of Fibula

1. Noun. (anatomy) The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the calf bone. ¹

2. Noun. An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fibula

1. a bone of the leg [n -LAE or -LAS] : FIBULAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Fibula

1. A long bone in the lower leg that is adjacent to the tibia. The fibula supports approximately 1/6th of the body weight and produces the lateral (outer) prominence of the ankle. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fibula

fibrous tissue
fibrous trigones of heart
fibrous tubercle
fibrous tunic of eye
fibrous union
fibrous xanthoma
fibrously
fibrousness
fibrovascular
fibrovascular bundle
fibroxanthoma
fibs
fibster
fibsters
fibula (current term)
fibulae
fibular
fibular artery
fibular articular surface of tibia
fibular collateral ligament
fibular collateral ligament of ankle
fibular lymph node
fibular margin of foot
fibular node
fibular notch
fibular vein
fibular veins
fibulare
fibularis

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