Tibia bone: A tibia fracture is

A tibia fracture is a broken shinbone. It can cause symptoms such as pain, tingling, bruising, and problems walking. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the fracture. Find out what you need to know about the tibia . Discover the common conditions that affect this bone and how they may affect health. The tibia is the main bone of the lower leg, forming what is more commonly known as the shin. It expands at its proximal and distal ends; articulating at the knee and ankle joints respectively. The tibia is the second largest bone in the body and it is a key weight-bearing structure. In this article, we shall look at anatomy of the tibia – its bony landmarks, articulations and clinical correlations. The tibia participates in forming four joints - the knee, ankle, superior tibiofibular and inferior tibiofibular joints. It is a long bone , and as with every long bone , the tibia also has three parts - a diaphysis or shaft and two ends or epiphyses (proximal and distal).