tibia
nounUK /ˈtɪbiə/
US /ˈtɪbiə/
The tibia is the big bone in the front of your lower leg.
She broke her tibia while skiing down the mountain.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The corresponding bone in the leg of an animal.
The vet examined the dog's tibia after the fall.
3. A leg segment in insects and other arthropods.
The beetle's tibia is covered with tiny spines.
4. A musical instrument made from an animal's shinbone, used in ancient times.
The shepherd played a tune on a tibia.