The tibia
A)articulates with the femur and the proximal and distal fibulae.
B)is part of the axial skeleton.
C)is the thin outer (lateral) bone of the leg.
D)articulates with the acetabulum.

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The tibia articulates with the femur and both the proximal and distal fibulae, making it an important bone of the lower limb.

Answer: C 
 The tibia is the thick inner (medial) bone of the leg, whereas the fibula is the thin outer (lateral) bone.

Answer: D 
 The acetabulum is a concave surface on the pelvis that articulates with the femur, not the tibia. Therefore, this choice is incorrect.

Answer: B 
 The tibia is part of the appendicular skeleton (the bones of the limbs), not the axial skeleton (the bones of the head, neck, and trunk). Therefore, this choice is incorrect.

The Tibia