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The shin bone is called the tibia and next to it lies the fibula
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe fibula is the partner to the shinbone.
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∙ 11y agoto help keep your bottom part of your leg in place
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∙ 10y agoThe anatomical term for this bone is tibia. Being subcutaneous bone you frequently have open fracture of this bone.
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