Which Foot Movement Enables the Ballerina to Stand on Her

Question

Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?
A) dorsiflexion
B) plantar flexion
C) inversion
D) rotation
E) eversion

Accepted Answer

Plantar flexion is the movement of the ankle joint where the foot is extended downward, pointing the toes. This movement allows the ballerina to stand on her toes while dancing en pointe.