单词	fibula
释义	fibula noun fib·​u·​la ˈfi-byə-lə  plural fibulae ˈfi-byə-lē  -lī or fibulas 1 : the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and ankle in the hind or lower limbs of vertebrates 2 : a clasp resembling a safety pin used especially by the ancient Greeks and Romans fibular ˈfi-byə-lər  adjective Illustration of fibula fibula 2 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Furthermore, the small size of the left tibia and fibula compared with the right ones and the healing of the bones show that the amputation occurred during childhood and at least six to nine years before death. Mckenzie Prillaman, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2022 Starting center Chase Roullier, the closest after breaking his left fibula last year, was activated off the PUP list and returned to practice Friday. Stephen Whyno, ajc, 29 July 2022 Haaland's left fibula was broken, the statement said. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 19 July 2022 Verdell dislocated his ankle, fracturing his fibula in the process. Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2022 Woods sustained open fractures, in several places, of the tibia and the fibula in his right leg. New York Times, 3 Apr. 2022 Woods sustained open fractures, in several places, of the tibia and the fibula in his right leg. New York Times, 3 Apr. 2022 Two games into the season, Marquese Chriss suffered a high right ankle sprain with a fractured right fibula that has a recovery process of at least three months. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2021 During the first preseason workout, a teammate landed on Grieger’s right leg, fracturing his fibula. Dave Melton, chicagotribune.com, 28 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin, pin, clasp; akin to Latin figere to fasten First Known Use 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition fibula noun fib·​u·​la ˈfi-byə-lə  plural fibulae -ˌlē, -ˌlī or fibulas : the outer and smaller of the two bones between the knee and ankle Medical Definition fibula noun fib·​u·​la ˈfib-yə-lə  plural fibulae -lē also -ˌlī or fibulas : the outer or postaxial and usually the smaller of the two bones of the hind or lower limb below the knee that is the slenderest bone of the human body in proportion to its length, articulates above with the external tuberosity of the tibia and below with the talus, and has its lower end forming the external malleolus of the ankle called also calf bone
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