Movement Terminology of The Foot

Question 1

The talus and calcaneus make up which portion of the foot?

Answer 1

THE HINDFOOT

Question 2

The navicular, cuboid and cuneiforms make up which portion of the foot?

Answer 2

THE MIDFOOT

Question 3

The 5 MTs and 14 phalanges make up which portion of the foot?

Answer 3

THE FOREFOOT

Question 4

The padded portion of the sole of the foot at the metatarsal heads make up which portion of the foot?

Answer 4

THE BALL OF THE FOOT

Question 5

Name the action when the dorsal surface of the foot moves superiorly?

Answer 5

DORSIFLEXION

Question 6

Name the action when the plantar surface of the foot moves inferiorly?

Answer 6

PLANTAR FLEXION

Question 7

Name the movement of the sole of the foot towards the mid-sagittal plane?

Answer 7

INVERSION

towards INside

Question 8

Name the movement of the sole of the foot away from the mid-sagittal plane?

Answer 8

EVERSION

Question 9

Name the movement of the forefoot (beyond tarsals) away from the mid-sagittal plane?

Answer 9

ABDUCTION

Question 10

Name the movement of the forefoot (beyond tarsals) towards the mid-sagittal plane?

Answer 10

ADDUCTION

Question 11

Name the combination movement of dorsiflexion, eversion, and forefoot abduction? (up and out)

Answer 11

PRONATION

Question 12

Name the combination movement of plantar flexion, inversion and forefoot adduction? (down and in)

Answer 12

SUPINATION

Question 13

Name the combination movement which happens naturally during walking?

Answer 13

SUPINATION

Question 14

Name the movement which involves a clinically relevant feel good heel hold?

Answer 14

DORSIFLEXION