tibia
(tib´e-ә)
the inner and larger of the two bones of the lower leg; it articulates with the femur and head of the fibula above and with the talus below.
Tibia. Anterior (A) and posterior (B) views of the right tibia.
tibia valga
a bowing of the leg in which the angulation is away from the midline of the body.
tibia vara
medial angulation of the tibia in the metaphyseal region, due to a growth disturbance of the medial aspect of the proximal
tibial epiphysis; there are both infantile and adolescent types. Called also Blount disease.

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