Bone Below The Femur Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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TIBIA

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The tibia (shinbone) is the larger of the two bones located below the femur (thigh bone) in the lower leg. It's a common anatomy clue in crosswords and fits the 5-letter pattern perfectly.

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FIBULThe fibula is the other bone below the femur, but 'fibula' is 6 letters, so this doesn't fit

PATLANot a valid word; patella is the kneecap which is near the femur but not a 5-letter fit

TARSETarsal bones are further down the leg, less likely for this clue

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