Definition

The shinbone is the long bone in the lower leg, also known as the tibia, that connects the knee to the ankle.

Example

He injured his shinbone while playing soccer.

Conversation

Did you know that the shinbone is also called the tibia?

Really? I always thought it was just a fancy name for the bone in the leg.

Yeah, it's interesting how many different names bones have.

For sure! I should probably learn more about anatomy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shinbone → The word is formed from "shin" (from Old English "scinna", meaning the front part of the leg) and "bone" (from Old English "ban", meaning a hard structure that makes up the skeleton). The term "shinbone" refers to the bone located in the front part of the leg.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'shin' as the front part of your leg and 'bone' as the hard structure that supports it. This helps you remember that a shinbone is the bone in the front of your leg.

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