# What are the ankle bones called?

The ankle bones is called the tarsals. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as seven short bones forming the back half of the foot.

## What it means

- Seven short bones forming the back half of the foot.
- Named talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiforms.
- Bear and distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking.

## Action steps

1. Between the tibia and fibula above and the metatarsals in front.
2. The talus sits on the calcaneus and receives the leg bones.
3. The calcaneus projects backward to form the heel.

## Sources

- [Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918)](https://www.bartleby.com/107/)

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