ALL meanings of fibula
fib·u·la
F f - noun fibula The outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the tibia. 1
- noun plural fibula Anatomy. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle. 1
- noun plural fibula Zoology. a corresponding bone, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia, of the leg or hind limb of an animal. 1
- noun plural fibula a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. 1
- countable noun fibula Your fibula is the outer bone of the two bones in the lower part of your leg. 0
- noun fibula the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg 0
- noun fibula the corresponding bone in other vertebrates 0
- noun fibula a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc 0
- noun fibula the long, thin outer bone of the human leg between the knee and the ankle 0
- noun fibula a similar bone in the hind leg of other animals 0
- noun fibula in ancient Greece or Rome, a buckle or clasp for fastening garments 0