Question

What term is used to describe the movement of the ankle that results in the top of the foot moving toward the anterior tibia in the sagittal plane?

Answer 1

Answer: DORSIFLEXION

EXPLANATION:

There are about six classic movements of the foot. They include:

1. Dorsal flexion (dorsiflexion)

Flexion movement of the ankle that results in the top of the foot moving toward the anterior tibia in the sagittal plane.

This movement is achieved by the muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg.

2. Plantar flexion

Extension movement of the ankle that results in the foot and/or toes moving away from the body in the sagittal plane.

3. Eversion

Turning the sole of the foot outward or laterally in the frontal plane; abduction

Ex: weight on inner edge of foot.

4. Inversion

Turning the sole of the foot inward or medially in the frontal plane; adduction

Ex: weight on outer edge of foot.

5. Pronation

A position of the foot and ankle resulting form a combination of ankle dorsiflexion, subtalar eversion, and forefoot abduction (toe-out).

6. Supination

A position of the foot and ankle resulting from a combination of ankle plantar flexion, subtalar inversion, and forefoot adduction (toe-in).