What Bones Make up the Ankle Quizlet

What bones make up the ankle? The bones of the ankle include the tibia, fibula, and talus.

What bones make up ankle?

• The shin bone (tibia)
• The thinner bone running next to the shin bone (fibula)
• A foot bone that sits above the heel bone (talus)

What are the seven bones that make up the ankle called?

The posterior foot is formed by the seven tarsal bones. The talus articulates superiorly with the distal tibia, the medial malleolus of the tibia, and the lateral malleolus of the fibula to form the ankle joint. The talus articulates inferiorly with the calcaneus bone.