1
: the inner and usually larger of the two bones of the vertebrate hind or lower limb between the knee and ankle
2
: the fourth joint of the leg of an insect between the femur and tarsus
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In Week 7, Watson suffered a fractured fibula and tibia in his left leg early during the Chiefs’ win over the San Francisco 49ers.
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Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
In December 2014, Ryan fractured his left tibia, effectively ending his season with the Houston Texans.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Catch up quick: Detroit's injury woes started with Aidan Hutchinson fracturing his tibia and fibula in Week 6 and have steadily progressed throughout the season.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
The Lions started to get hurt on defense when edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson went down with a broken leg (tibia and fibula) in Week 6 and has been out since.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
In December 2014, Ryan fractured his left tibia, effectively ending his season with the Houston Texans.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Catch up quick: Detroit's injury woes started with Aidan Hutchinson fracturing his tibia and fibula in Week 6 and have steadily progressed throughout the season.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
The Lions started to get hurt on defense when edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson went down with a broken leg (tibia and fibula) in Week 6 and has been out since.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Tibia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tibia. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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