Movement Of The Foot

Question 1

Briefly describe the movement of the foot in Eversion

Answer 1

Foot turns outwards, raising lateral border so that the sole of the foot faces laterally. Eversion is a combination of abdudction and pronation of the foot usually accompanied by dorsiflexion of foot.

Question 2

Name the muscles producing Eversion

Answer 2

Peroneus longus, peroneus brevis and peroneus tertius

Question 3

Give 2 functional activities of which this eversion movement is important

Answer 3

Maintaining an upright posture, balance on uneven ground and standing on one leg.

Question 4

Name the joints at which inversion occurs

Answer 4

Subtalar and Midtarsal joints

Question 5

briefly describe the movement of the foot in inversion

Answer 5

The foot turns inwards, raising the medial border so the foot faces medially. A combination of Adduction and supination of the foot, often associated with plantarflexion

Question 6

Name two muscles producing Inversion

Answer 6

Tibialis Anterior and Tibialis posterior

Question 7

Give 2 functional activities in which Inversion is important

Answer 7

Standing on one leg, walking on uneven ground, maintains the arches of the foot