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To bend the ankle which muscle must contract?
The ankle bends two ways, anterior (up) and posterior (down), so it depends. The bend the ankle down (point the toe), the gastrocnemius muscle (calf) must contract. To bend the ankle up (lift the toe) the tibialis anterior muscle must contract.
Should I wear low or high top snealers when doing aerobics?
Low top so you can bend you ankle properly.
What to do when your ankle keeps popping when you bend and apply pressure not the sound actually popping out?
The best thing to do when your ankle keeps popping when you bend it and apply pressure is to visit a doctor. Even without any sound of popping the ankle may need to have a X-Ray.
Which term means to bend the foot downward at the ankle?
Flex your foot
Where do the bones of your legs bend or move?
Try the joints: hip, knee, ankle.
How do you purposely break an ankle?
LoL bend it the opposite way it naturally bends
What muscles must contract and relax to bend your ankle?
your calf and shin muscle. ;)
What is wrong with your ankle?
The joint on my ankle has been felling like it sticks out too far.
What will happen if you bend your pinky toe?
It depends how far you bend it.
Which term means to bend the foot upwards at the ankle?
The top your foot is considered the dorsal side and so bending the foot upwards at the ankle is known as dorsiflexion.
What makes the parts of the body bend easily?
Hinge joints such as the elbow and knee, ball and socket joints such as the shoulder and hip can bend, and pivot joints such as the wrist and ankle are also able to bend to a lesser degree.
If your running and you role your ankle what should you do?
You should ice the ankle immediately. Ice ankle in 15 to 20 minute intervals. There will likely be swelling and bruising to the ankle. This is common. See you doctor.
