Which two bones form the lower leg?

• A. Tibia and Fibula
• B. Femur and Patella
• C. Tarsals and Metatarsals
• D. Pelvis

Answer: (A)

The lower leg is made up of two bones between the knee and the ankle: the tibia and the fibula. The tibia, or shinbone, is the larger weight-bearing bone that carries most of the body's weight from the knee to the ankle. The fibula runs parallel on the outer side and mainly provides stability and muscle attachment; it doesn’t bear much weight. At the ankle, the tibia forms the medial malleolus and the fibula forms the lateral malleolus, together stabilizing the ankle joint. The other options refer to bones of the thigh, the foot, or the pelvis, not the lower leg.