Q18 Eversion 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.