An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Anatomy: The inner of the two bones of the leg, that extend from the knee to the ankle and articulate with the femur and the talus; shinbone (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From L. tibia “shinbone,” also “pipe, flute,” of unknown origin.

Etymology (PE): Dorošt-ney, literally “large reed,” from dorošt “large,” → macro-, + ney “reed, pipe, flute.”