Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products. Lactose intolerance can cause symptoms such as bloating and diarrhoea. It does not cause severe reactions.
The tibia is found next to the fibula on the medial side of the leg, closer to centre-line.
Home > Skeletal System > Bones of the Leg and Foot > Tibia. The tibia, sometimes known as the shin bone, is the larger and stronger of the two lower leg bones. It forms the knee joint with the femur and the ankle joint with the fibula and tarsus. Many powerful muscles that move the foot and lower leg are anchored to the tibia.