The ankle bones, also known as the tarsal bones, are a group of seven bones located in the foot. The six-letter solution TARSUS refers to the group of bones that form the upper part of the ankle joint, while the five-letter solution TARSI refers to the group of bones that form the lower part of the ankle joint. The six-letter solution TARSAL is an alternate name for the tarsal bones, and the four-letter solution TALI refers to the two bones that make up the heel. Finally, the seven-letter solution TARSALS is the plural form of the word tarsal. The five-letter solution TALUS is another name for the TALUS bone, which is the largest of the tarsal bones and forms the bridge between the leg and the foot.