Motions of the Foot at the Ankle (Exam 3)

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What joint is used in the movement of the ankle?

Talocrural joint

<p>Talocrural joint</p>
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Dorsiflexion

Movement of the foot up

<p>Movement of the foot up</p>
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Plantar flexion

Movement of the foot down

<p>Movement of the foot down</p>
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Abduction

Movement of the foot away from the center line of the body

<p>Movement of the foot away from the center line of the body</p>
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Adduction

Movement of the foot towards the center line of the body

<p>Movement of the foot towards the center line of the body</p>
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Inversion

Twisting motion of the foot inward (move big toe up while the pinky stays on the ground)

<p>Twisting motion of the foot inward (move big toe up while the pinky stays on the ground)</p>
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Eversion

Twisting motion of the foot outward (move pinky up while the big toe stays on the ground)

<p>Twisting motion of the foot outward (move pinky up while the big toe stays on the ground)</p>
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Supination

Rolling the ankle towards the middle

<p>Rolling the ankle towards the middle</p>
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Pronation

Rolling the ankle away from the middle

<p>Rolling the ankle away from the middle</p>
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What motions combine to form supination?

-Inversion

-Plantar flexion

-Adduction

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What motions combine to form pronation?

-Eversion

-Dorsiflexion

-Abduction