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The top your foot is considered the dorsal side and so bending the foot upwards at the ankle is known as dorsiflexion.
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What is easier sprain your ankle or break your ankle?
idk but i really want to sprain my ankle because when you brake a foot that means you snaped a bone in half but when you sprain your ankle that means that your ankle bone tore
Anatomical term for ankle?
The word "tarsals" is the name of the ankle. "Metatarsals" (meta = after) are the bones of the foot. There is a "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome" which is similar to the Carple Tunnel Syndrome only 'tarsal' means the problem is in the ankle and 'carple' means it's in the wrist.The ankle is the talocrural joint. It is usually just refered to as the ankle.
Joint connecting foot and leg?
The talocrural joint connects the foot with the leg. The bones that make up this joint are the talus, distal fibula, and distal tibia.
Is heel and ankle the same thing?
No, your ankle is right above your heel. Your heel is at the bottom of your foot.
What muscle types permit voluntary movement?
flexion = a decrease in the angle between the anterior surface of articulating bones (e.g. bending your head downwards)extension = an increase in the angle between the the anterior surface of articulating bones (e.g. straightening your head again)hyperextension = continuation of extension beyond anatomical position (e.g. bending your head backwards)abduction = movement of the bone away from the midline (e.g. holding your arm out to the side of your body)adduction = movement of the bone towards the midline (e.g. bringing your arm back down against your side)elevation = movement of a body part upwards (e.g. shrugging your shoulders upwards)depression = movement of a body part downwards (e.g. dropping your shoulders)inversion = movement of the sole of your foot inwards at the ankle (e.g. how the foot turns inwards when you sprain your ankle)eversion = movement of the sole of your foot outwards at the ankledorsiflexion = flexion (see above) of the foot at the ankle joint (i.e bending your foot upwards)plantar flexion = extension (see above) of the foot at the ankle joint (i.e. bending your foot downwards)protraction = movement of the mandible/clavicle forwards parallel to the ground (e.g. that pose that models strike with their shoulders forward)retraction = movement of the the mandible/clavicle backwards parallel to the ground (e.g. straightening your shoulders backwards)supination = movement of the forearm so that palm is facing anteriorly (forwards) or superiorly (upwards)pronation = movement of the forearm so that the palm is facing posteriorly (back) or inferiorly (downwards)
Which term means to bend the foot downward at the ankle?
Flex your foot
What is easier sprain your ankle or break your ankle?
idk but i really want to sprain my ankle because when you brake a foot that means you snaped a bone in half but when you sprain your ankle that means that your ankle bone tore
What is the hock on a German shepherd?
The equivalent of the human ankle. It is the sharp bend above the foot in the hind legs of dogs.
What did he do to his leg?
he fractured his foot at Taylor swifts concert on stage when he tripped on something and felt his ankle bend in a bad way.
Where is metatarsal located on foot?
The metatarsals are technically the foot bones just beyond the ankle. They are between your ankle bones and the toes.
Ankle is what to the foot?
The ankle is closer to the body than the foot so it is proximal.
Do the foot and ankle both do dorsiflexion?
Yes, both the foot and ankle have the capacity for dorsiflexion
What is plantarflexion of the foot?
Plantarflexion is a movement of the foot at the ankle joint downwards - ie. the whole foot is pointed downwards. Imagine standing up then raising yourself onto tip-toes and flexing the foot as far as it will go to stand as tall as you can. In this position your foot is plantarflexed. This is the opposite of dorsiflexion where the foot is pulled 'upwards'.
What is an ankle sock?
An ankle sock is a short sock which covers the foot and ankle.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning ankle?
The word "tarsals" is the name of the ankle. "Metatarsals" (meta = after) are the bones of the foot. There is a "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome" which is similar to the Carple Tunnel Syndrome only 'tarsal' means the problem is in the ankle and 'carple' means it's in the wrist.
What part of the body is the ankle in?
The ankle is the joint formed by the articulation of the lower leg bones with the talus. The ankle connects the foot with the leg.
Anatomical term for ankle?
The word "tarsals" is the name of the ankle. "Metatarsals" (meta = after) are the bones of the foot. There is a "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome" which is similar to the Carple Tunnel Syndrome only 'tarsal' means the problem is in the ankle and 'carple' means it's in the wrist.The ankle is the talocrural joint. It is usually just refered to as the ankle.
