Which of the following choices accurately describes the crural bones?  

A. Both the tibia and fibula are weight-bearing.
B. Neither the tibia nor fibula is weight-bearing.
C. Only the tibia is weight-bearing.
D. Only the fibula is weight-bearing.


Answer: C

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