ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

MUSCLE ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Turn sole of foot so it faces laterally
A
Inversion
B
Eversion
C
Dorsiflexion
D
Plantar flexion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The movement of the sole of the foot outward or laterally is known as eversion. When the foot moves medially (or inward) it is known as inversion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eversion is the movement of turning the sole of the foot outward, away from the midline.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inversion and Eversion: Inversion and eversion are special movements of the foot. In inversion, the sole of the foot turns medially. In eversion, the sole faces laterally.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term that refers to the turning of the sole of the food medially (towards the midline of the body) is called foot inversion. Normally, the foot can perform inversion up to about 30 degrees. Further inversion of the foot may result in injury such as an ankle sprain.

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