Short definition of Inversion:
Inversion is a movement in which the plantar surface (sole) of the foot rotates towards the mid-line of the body. Another way to describe this movement is to say that the plantar surface (sole) of the foot turns medially, i.e. turns inwards. |
Inversion of the foot is demonstrated and compared with eversion (of the foot) in the following video clip. As shown, eversion is the opposite of inversion.
Example of Inversion: Inversion of the foot is demonstrated in the video clip above.
Similar and opposite terms:
Inversion (of the foot) |
is the opposite of |
Eversion (of the foot) |
is similar to and sometimes confused with: |
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is similar to and sometimes confused with: |
Supination
(a term also used for a movement of the forearm) |
which is the opposite of |
Pronation
(a term also used for a movement of the forearm) |
Supination = plantarflexion + adduction + inversion |
Pronation = dorsiflexion + abduction + eversion |
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This is the Joint Movements section about the types of movements between bones at joints in the body.
Alternatively, terms listed in this category could be described as:
- actions at joints
- actions of muscles
or
- muscle actions
For a single list summarizing all the movements of the body included in this section - see the study page about types of movements at joints.
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