FIBULA

fibula, calf bone

(noun) the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

fibula (plural fibulas or fibulae or fibulæ)

An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.

(anatomy) The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the calf bone.

Source: Wiktionary

Fib"u*la, n.; pl. FibulÆ. Etym: [L., clasp, buckle.]

1. A brooch, clasp, or buckle. Mere fibulæ, without a robe to clasp. Wordsworth.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: The outer and usually the smaller of the two bones of the leg, or hind limb, below the knee.

3. (Surg.)

Definition: A needle for sewing up wounds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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