ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
turning the foot so the sole faces laterally
A
eversion
B
inversion
C
extension
D
flexion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The resulting angle of rotation is oblique, from the medial side of the heel to the lateral side of the mid-foot. Inversion is the action of turning the sole of the foot inward, towards the opposite foot. Eversion is the movement of turning the sole of the foot outward, away from the midline.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Eversion: Turning the foot so the plantar surface faces laterally.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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