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Definitions for Fibula

[1] Anatomy . the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
[2] Zoology . a corresponding bone, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia, of the leg or hind limb of an animal.
[3] a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
[4] the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg Compare tibia
[5] the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
[6] a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc

Words related to Fibula

clamp, clip, catch, harness, fastening, hasp, clasp, grip, hug, pin, snap, clutch, buckle, clinch, brooch, grapple, embrace, clench, grasp, hold

Words nearby Fibula

fibrous root, fibrous tissue, fibrous tubercle, fibrovascular, fibrovascular bundle, fibula, fibular artery, fibular nerve, fibular vein, fibulocalcaneal, fica

Origin of Fibula

1665–75; < New Latin; Latin fībula bolt, pin, clasp, probably < *fīvibula, equivalent to fīv(ere ), early form of fīgere to fasten, fix + -i- -i- + -bula suffix denoting instrument; the bone so called from its resemblance to the tongue of a clasp

Other words from Fibula

fib·u·lar , adjective
fib′ u•lar (-lər ) adj.

Word origin for Fibula

C17: from Latin: clasp, probably from fīgere to fasten

Synonyms for Fibula

catch, clamp, clasp, clip, fastening, harness, hasp