Movement Terms Specific To The Foot

Question 1

Eversion

Answer 1

Sole of the foot rotates away from the median plane such that the sole faces laterally

Question 2

Inversion

Answer 2

The sole of the foot rotates towards the median plane such that the sole faces medially

Question 3

Dorsifexion

Answer 3

Upward flexion of the foot

Question 4

Plantarflexion

Answer 4

Downward movement of the foot - toes and foot flex towards the sole