Question

The _____ bones form the ankle.

Select one:
a. tarsals
b. patella
c. tibia
d. fibula

Answer 1

The tarsal bones form the ankle, with the talus bone articulating with the distal ends of the tibia and fibula to create the ankle joint.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tarsal bones form the ankle. Within the ankle, the talus bone of the foot articulates with the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg to form the talocrural joint, otherwise known as the ankle joint itself. This joint is a uniaxial joint that allows for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot. The talus also articulates inferiorly with the calcaneus bone, supporting body weight transferred from the leg. Additional tarsal bones include the navicular, the medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiforms, and the cuboid bone. These articulate with the metatarsal bones of the foot.