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The axis of rotation for plantar flexion is typically located through the lateral aspect of the ankle joint, specifically around the lateral malleolus. During plantar flexion, the foot moves downward and away from the leg, primarily involving the talocrural joint. This movement is primarily facilitated by the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which act to point the toes downwards.
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Movement around a longitudinal axis is?
Rotation
What are 3 axis on an airplane?
Pitch, Roll and Yaw The Axis that is aligned with the fuselage of the airplane is the main X-axis. Rotation about this axis is called Roll. If the nose goes Up or Down this is the Pitch. Rotation about the Vertical axis is Yaw or when the tail goes from side to side.
What is an axis of rotation?
An axis of rotation is the axis around which any body rotates, or the line joining the North Pole and the South Pole about which the planet Earth rotates on a daily basis.
Do the kuiper belt rotate on the axis?
The Kuiper belt is not an object; it is a region of the solar system. Therefore it does not have an axis of rotation
What does the axis look like on Mercury?
It is very close to perpendicular to its plane of rotation.
Where does plantar flexion occur?
Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.
What is the opposite movement of plantar flexion in the human body?
The opposite movement of plantar flexion in the human body is dorsiflexion.
Do the tibialis anterior and posterior allow plantar flexion?
No, the tibialis anterior and posterior are responsible for dorsiflexion, not plantar flexion. Plantar flexion is primarily controlled by the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg, such as the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What is the function for the Gastonemius muscles?
plantar flexion and knee flexion
What is the antagonist muscle in ankle plantar flexion?
Tiil adidas is the prime mover of ankle plantar flexion.
What is foot inversion?
plantar flexion
What is pointing the toes downward?
Plantar Flexion
What is the difference between rotation and circumduction?
rotation :Rotary movement around l axis of a bonecircumduction : combination of flexion,extension,abduction & adduction
What muscles act in plantar flexion?
popliteus is not involved in plantarflexion...its involved in leg flexion
What types of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extension knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What typed of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extensions knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What is the opposite of dorsiflexion?
The opposite of dorsiflexion is plantar flexion.
