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fibula Definition and Meaning in English (fibula definition)

noun
Synonyms:calf bone
Quick Answer • Definition

Fibula definition: The fibula is the slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, extending from just below the knee to the ankle.

Definitions of Fibula

  1. 1noun

    The fibula is the slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, extending from just below the knee to the ankle.

Example Sentences

casual

“He fractured his fibula while playing football.”

formal

“The fibula is not a weight-bearing bone.”

Synonyms

calf bone

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What is the meaning of Fibula in English?▼
Fibula definition: The fibula is the slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, extending from just below the knee to the ankle.
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'Fibula' translates to 'fibula' in English. Fibula definition: The fibula is the slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, extending from just below the knee to the ankle.
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