Which movement has the greatest range of motion in the ankle joint? a. dorsiflexion b. plantarflexion...

Which movement has the greatest range of motion in the ankle joint?

a. dorsiflexion

b. plantarflexion

c. eversion

d. inversion

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Which movement has the greatest range of motion in the ankle joint?

a. dorsiflexion

b. plantarflexion

c. eversion

d. inversion

Answer: Option b. plantarflexion

Explanation:

The ankle joint complex is comprised of the lower leg and the foot. It consists of

talocalcaneal (subtalar)
tibiotalar (talocrural)
transverse-tarsal (talocalcaneonavicular) joint

Talocrural joint. Type of joint: Synovial hinge joint.
It is formed by the bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) and the foot (talus).
Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion are the main movements that occur at the ankle joint.
Eversion and inversion are produced at the other joints of the foot, such as the subtalar joint.
Range of motion (ROM) at ankle joint

Plantar flexion (movement downward) 0 to 50 degrees

Dorsiflexion (movement upward) 0 to 20 degrees

Inversion (rolled inward) 0 to 35 degrees

Eversion (rolled outward) 0 to 25 degrees

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