Bone
Tibia
Shin bone - weight-bearing leg bone
High-yield
Sole weight-bearing bone of the leg; its subcutaneous anteromedial surface makes fractures often open. Medial malleolus at the ankle.
Overview
The larger, medial, weight-bearing bone of the leg, articulating with the femur at the knee and forming the medial malleolus at the ankle.
Reference facts
- Bone type
- Long
- Key landmarks
- Medial and lateral condyles; Intercondylar eminence; Tibial tuberosity; Soleal line; Medial malleolus; Anterior border (shin)
- Articulations
- Femur (knee joint); Fibula (tibiofibular joints); Talus (ankle joint)
Frequently asked questions
What type of bone is the tibia?
The tibia is a long bone.
What does the tibia articulate with?
The tibia articulates with the femur (knee joint); Fibula (tibiofibular joints); Talus (ankle joint).
What are the key landmarks of the tibia?
Key landmarks of the tibia include the medial and lateral condyles; Intercondylar eminence; Tibial tuberosity; Soleal line; Medial malleolus; Anterior border (shin).