Movement Terminology - Ankle

Question 1

Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion

Answer 1

Refers to movement at the ankle joint.

Question 2

Dorsiflexion

Answer 2

Flexion of the ankle joint.

Visual tip: Think ‘dorsal fin’

Question 3

Plantarflexion

Answer 3

Extension at the ankle joint (e.g. calf raise)

Visual tip: Think plant the toes forward.

Question 4

Inversion

Answer 4

Rotation of the foot where the sole points medially.

Question 5

Eversion

Answer 5

Rotation of the foot where the sole points laterally.