Movement

media type="custom" key="376181" =Movement= = = The joint of the ankle generally moves in two directions. The ankle joint allows for movement up and movement down. When the toes are pulled towards the body, or up, the movement is called [|dorsilflexion]. When the toes are moved away from the body, or down, the movement is called[| plantar flexion]. The ankle does not allow for a full rotation. A person cannot take their ankle, rotate it facing up, parallel with the ground, and have their toes end up towards the back of their body. However, the ankle does allow for the most movement of all the joints in the foot. Ankles allow people to walk, run, jump, and pretty much to carry out their daily lives.

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