Unit 5 - Lower Limb: Movements of the Lower Limb (Ex. IV)

Question 1

dorsiflexion (extension)

Answer 1

extension of the foot - lifting the foot or toes upward

Question 2

abduction vs. adduction

Answer 2

axis for abduction and adduction of the toes is 2nd digit

Question 3

external (L) vs. internal (M) rotation

Answer 3

movement around a longitudinal axis

Question 4

inversion (supination) of the foot

Answer 4

lifting the M edge of the sole

Question 5

eversion (pronation) of the foot

Answer 5

lifting the L edge of the sole

Question 6

(plantar) flexion

Answer 6

flexing the foot or toes downward (pointing the toes)