Tilting the Foot Upward, Decreasing the Angle Between the Top

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tilting the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg, is called:

• A)dorsiflexion.
• B)plantar flexion.
• C)extension.
• D)pronation.

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Definitions:

Dorsiflexion

The movement that brings the top of the foot toward the shin, as seen when walking on the heels.

Eversion

The movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane, or turning the foot outward.

Angular Movements

Movements of the limbs around their joints in the body that increase or decrease the angle between two bones.

Circular Movements

Movements that take place in a circular trajectory, often observed in joints allowing rotation around an axis.