A Twisting Motion of the Foot That Turns the Sole

Question

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole of the foot outward is known as
A) inversion.
B) plantar flexion.
C) eversion.
D) dorsiflexion.
E) pronation.

Accepted Answer

Eversion is the twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole of the foot outward. Inversion is the opposite motion, turning the sole of the foot inward. Plantar flexion is pointing the toes downward, dorsiflexion is pulling the toes upward, and pronation is the inward rotation of the forearm.