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which of the following movements involves lifting the heel from the gro…

Question

which of the following movements involves lifting the heel from the ground and pointing the toes downward?

dorsiflexion
plantar flexion
eversion
inversion

Explanation:

Define the anatomical movement of pointing toes downward

$$ \text{Plantar Flexion} \implies \text{Bending the foot at the ankle joint to point the toes downward and lift the heel.} $$

Contrast with other ankle movements

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Match with the correct option

$$ \text{Lifting the heel and pointing toes downward} \implies \text{Plantar Flexion} $$

Answer:

  • Dorsiflexion
  • Plantar Flexion (Correct answer)
  • Eversion
  • Inversion