How many bones are there in the lower leg?

The lower leg consists of two primary bones: the tibia and the fibula. The tibia, also known as the shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two, supporting most of the weight of the body. The fibula, located alongside the tibia, supports the ankle and helps stabilize it but does not bear as much weight as the tibia.

In total, the lower leg contains only these two bones, making the count specific to the lower leg much lower than any of the choices provided in the question. The incorrect options suggest a higher number of bones, likely including other bones from adjacent regions, but they do not pertain solely to the lower leg. The focus should remain on the fact that the lower leg structurally contains just the tibia and fibula, totaling two bones.