| nutrient artery of the tibia | Artery derived from the upper part of the posterior tibial artery; it enters through the nutrient foramen on the posterior surface of the tibia. Synonym: arteria nutriens tibialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| superior articular surface of tibia | The articular surface on the proximal end of the tibia that is divided into medial and lateral portions for articulation with the condyles of the femur. Synonym: facies articularis superior tibiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| inferior articular surface of tibia | The quadrilateral surface on the distal end of the tibia for articulation with the talus; it is concave anteroposteriorly and broader anteriorly. Synonym: facies articularis inferior tibiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| interosseous border of tibia | The ridge along the lateral border of the tibia to which is attached the interosseous membrane. Synonym: margo interosseus tibiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tibia | <anatomy> The large bone between the knee and foot that supports 5/6 of the body weight (fibula supports 1/6). (27 Sep 1997) |
| tibia valga | A deformity marked by lateral angulation of the leg in relation to the thigh. Synonym: knock-knee, tibia valga. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tibia vara | <radiology> (Blount disease) Common, causes bowlegs in kids, possibly due to ischemic necrosis, associated with early walking Findings: bilateral tibia vara (bowleggedness), abnormal medial aspect of proximal tibia, small epiphysis, beaked metaphysis (12 Dec 1998) |
| fibular articular surface of tibia | The flat circular articular facet on the inferior and lateral aspect of the lateral condyle of the tibia for articulation with the head of the fibula. Synonym: facies articularis fibularis tibiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lateral condyle of tibia | The lateral condyle is longer than the medial condyle. Synonym: condylus lateralis tibiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lateral surface of tibia | The laterally directed surface of the tibia. Synonym: facies lateralis tibiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior peroneal artery | See: perforating branches. (05 Mar 2000) |
| retinacula of peroneal muscles | Superior and inferior fibrous bands retaining the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis in position as they cross the lateral side of the ankle. Synonym: retinacula musculorum peroneorum, retinacula musculorum fibularium, retinacula of peroneal muscles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| perforating branch of peroneal artery | <anatomy, artery> The branch of the peroneal artery that perforates the interosseous membrane just above the anterior tibiofibular ligament. Synonym: ramus perforans arteriae fibularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| perforating peroneal artery | Arterial branches which penetrate a wall or pass from the anterior to the posterior aspect or compartment of a structure such as the hand or foot to anastomose or be distributed. Synonym: ramus perforans, perforating peroneal artery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| peroneal | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the fibula; in the region of the fibula. Origin: Gr. The fibula. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |