Body of tibia - Lower extremity - Bones of lower limb - e-Anatomy
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Body of tibia

Corpus tibiae

  • Synonym: Shaft of tibia
  • Related terms: Shaft of tibia; Body of tibia

Definition

The body of tibia corresponds to its shaft, encompassing three borders: anterior, medial and lateral (interosseus). It also possesses three surfaces: medial, lateral, and posterior.

References

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1401-1405.

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