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What is the movement called when you bend your ankle back to lift your toes off the ground?
What is the movement called when you bend your ankle back to lift your toes off the ground?
- Eversion
- Inversion
- Plantar Flexion
- Dorsiflexion (correct)
Which term describes the movement of turning the ankles inward?
Which term describes the movement of turning the ankles inward?
- Inversion (correct)
- Eversion
- Dorsiflexion
- Plantar Flexion
What is the action of pointing your toes down towards the ground called?
What is the action of pointing your toes down towards the ground called?
- Dorsiflexion
- Plantar Flexion (correct)
- Eversion
- Inversion
Which movement refers to turning your ankles outward?
Which movement refers to turning your ankles outward?
Which of the following movements is NOT associated with bringing the toes off the ground?
Which of the following movements is NOT associated with bringing the toes off the ground?
What is the primary action occurring during dorsiflexion of the ankle?
What is the primary action occurring during dorsiflexion of the ankle?
Which movement involves turning the ankle so that the sole is facing outward?
Which movement involves turning the ankle so that the sole is facing outward?
Which action correctly describes eversion of the ankle?
Which action correctly describes eversion of the ankle?
In which movement are the toes pointed down towards the ground?
In which movement are the toes pointed down towards the ground?
During inversion, what is happening to the ankle?
During inversion, what is happening to the ankle?
What movement occurs when you turn your ankles inward?
What movement occurs when you turn your ankles inward?
Which of the following correctly describes plantar flexion?
Which of the following correctly describes plantar flexion?
Which action is performed during dorsiflexion of the foot?
Which action is performed during dorsiflexion of the foot?
What is the movement called that involves turning your ankles outward?
What is the movement called that involves turning your ankles outward?
If someone is performing eversion, what is happening to their ankles?
If someone is performing eversion, what is happening to their ankles?
Flashcards
Dorsiflexion
Dorsiflexion
Bending the ankle upwards, so that the toes point towards the shin.
Inversion
Inversion
Turning the sole of the foot inwards, so that the toes point towards the midline of the body.
Eversion
Eversion
Turning the sole of the foot outwards, so that the toes point away from the midline of the body.
Plantar Flexion
Plantar Flexion
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Ankle Mobility
Ankle Mobility
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Study Notes
Ankle Movements
- Dorsiflexion: Bend ankle back to lift toes off the ground
- Inversion: Turn ankles inward
- Eversion: Turn ankles outward
- Plantar Flexion: Pointing toe down to the ground
General Body Movements
- Flexion: Bending forward
- Extension: Straightening or moving backward
- Circumduction: Moving a body part in a circular path
- Circumduction: Combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction
- Arm movements:
- Forward: Flexion and abduction
- Backward: Extension and adduction
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Description
Test your knowledge of various ankle and general body movements. This quiz covers important concepts such as dorsiflexion, inversion, and the different types of limb movements. Challenge yourself to accurately identify and differentiate these physical actions.
