eversion
(noun)
Tilting of the foot so the sole faces away from the midline.
Examples of eversion in the following topics:
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Stability and Range of Motion at Synovial Joints
- Certain joints exhibit special movements including elevation, depression, protraction, retraction, inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, supination, pronation, and opposition.
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Shin Splint Syndrome
- Exercises should focus on strengthening the tibialis anterior and other muscles controlling both inversion and eversion of the foot .
- Exercises for shin splints should focus on strengthening the tibialis anterior and other muscles controlling both inversion and eversion of the foot.
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Muscles that Cause Movement at the Ankle
- The ankle joint is held in place by numerous strong ligaments that can be easily damaged when excessive force is placed on the ankle, particularly during strenuous inversion and eversion.
- Two muscles found in the lateral compartment function to control eversion of the foot.
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Dermatomes