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tibia |
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The tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula), and connects the knee with the ankle bones. The tibia is named for the Greek aulos flute, also known as a tibia. It is commonly recognized as the strongest weight bearing bone in the body. source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibia |
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http://sig.uw.edu/fma#Tibia |
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The tibia, shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates (the other being the fibula), and connects the knee with the ankle bones. The tibia is named for the Greek aulos flute, also known as a tibia. It is commonly recognized as the strongest weight bearing bone in the body. source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibia |
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tibia |
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16424818 |
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fma:Tibia |
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