1. the outer and smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle
Usage: anatomy
2. an ancient brooch or clasp, typically made of metal, used to fasten clothing
Usage: archaeology; historical

Examples

• The X-ray showed a fracture in her fibula.
• He broke both his tibia and fibula in the skiing accident.
• The fibula is much thinner than the tibia.
• Archaeologists discovered a bronze fibula at the Roman site.
• The ancient fibula was decorated with intricate patterns.
• She studied the fibula bones in her anatomy class.