left tibia
Skeletal systemLower limbLeftFMA24478
Nomenclature
left tibia
tibia (Latin)
tibia sinistra (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Medial, weight-bearing bone of the leg.
Functionentry
Transmits load from the knee to the ankle.
Blood supplyentry
Anterior tibial and nutrient arteries.
Clinical notes
The medial surface is subcutaneous: a frequent site of open fractures.
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