The seven bones that make up the ankle.

The seven bones that make up the ankle.

• A. Metatarsals
• B. Tarsals
• C. Fibula
• D. Coccyx

Answer: (B)

The ankle is formed by seven tarsal bones: the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and the three cuneiforms (medial, intermediate, and lateral). These bones sit between the lower leg and the metatarsals of the foot. The talus anchors to the tibia and fibula to create the main ankle joint that allows up-and-down movement. The calcaneus is the heel bone, supporting weight and providing leverage for walking. The navicular and the three cuneiforms and the cuboid make up the midfoot, linking to the bases of the metatarsals. The metatarsals themselves belong to the front part of the foot, not the ankle. The fibula contributes to ankle stability through the lateral malleolus but is not one of the ankle bones, and the coccyx is a tailbone far removed from the ankle.

The ankle is formed by seven tarsal bones: the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and the three cuneiforms (medial, intermediate, and lateral). These bones sit between the lower leg and the metatarsals of the foot. The talus anchors to the tibia and fibula to create the main ankle joint that allows up-and-down movement. The calcaneus is the heel bone, supporting weight and providing leverage for walking. The navicular and the three cuneiforms and the cuboid make up the midfoot, linking to the bases of the metatarsals. The metatarsals themselves belong to the front part of the foot, not the ankle. The fibula contributes to ankle stability through the lateral malleolus but is not one of the ankle bones, and the coccyx is a tailbone far removed from the ankle.