fibula

/'fibjulə/ Cách viết khác : (fibulae) /'fibjuləz/ (fibulas) /'fibjuləz/

Thân thiện

The doctor points to the fibula on the anatomical chart.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The outer and thinner of the two long bones in the lower leg: In human anatomy, the fibula is the slender bone located on the lateral side (the outer side) of the leg, parallel to the thicker tibia. It runs between the knee and the ankle and plays a role in stabilizing the ankle and providing muscle attachment points.
   • A brooch or clasp: In historical contexts, a fibula is a decorative brooch or pin, often used to fasten garments, resembling a safety pin in design.

Examples of Usage

• Anatomical Context:
  • A severe impact can fracture both the tibia and the fibula.
  • The surgeon attached a plate to the broken fibula to stabilize it during healing.
• Archaeological/Historical Context:
  • The museum displayed an ornate Roman fibula made of bronze.
  • Fibulae were essential garments fasteners before the invention of buttons.

Advanced Usage

• "Fibular" (adjective): Pertaining to the fibula bone.
  • The patient experienced fibular pain after the marathon.
• In medical terminology, the fibula is often discussed in relation to specific fractures or surgical procedures (e.g., fibular osteotomy).

Variants and Related Words

• Fibulae (n): The classical plural form of fibula, commonly used in academic, historical, or medical writing.
  • Several ancient fibulae were unearthed at the site.
• Fibulas (n): A regularized plural form also accepted in modern English.
• Peroneal (adj): A synonym in medical terminology relating to the lateral side of the leg and often associated with the fibula (e.g., peroneal nerve).

Synonyms

• Calf bone: A common, non-technical synonym for the anatomical fibula.
• Brooch, clasp, pin: Synonyms for the historical artifact meaning.

Related Phrases

• Fibular head: The upper, proximal end of the fibula that articulates with the tibia.
• Fibular shaft: The long, main body of the bone.
• Lateral malleolus: The prominent bony projection at the distal end of the fibula, forming the outer part of the ankle.

Related Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the word "fibula."

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• calf bone