tibia: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	shinbone • shin

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Anterior view illustration comparing the bones of the human forearm (radius and ulna) on the left and the lower leg (tibia and fibula) on the right, with major anatomical features labeled.

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Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.

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full human skeleton

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Bones of the wrist and hand: dorsal view. skeletal system, human anatomy, appendage, hand bones, wrist bones, metacarpal bones, finger bones, phalanges.

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Superficial arteries and veins of face and scalp, cardiovascular system, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC)

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