Eversion (Pronation)
Turning the foot latererally resulting ing the sole moving outward.
Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis
Peroneus tertius ...
EVERSION: Movement of the sole of the foot outward; opposite of inversion.
EXOGENOUS: Developed or originating outside of the body.
Eversion - Fancy word for turning outward. Opposite of "inversion". ("Ex" or "e" means out, as in external, and "vertere" means turning, such as aversion.) ...
Inversion injuries are far more common than eversion injuries due to the relative instability of the lateral joint and weakness of the lateral ligaments compared to the medial ligament. Eversion injuries are seen occasionally.
The ankle joint has the following normal ranges of movement: Plantar Flexion, Dorsi Flexion, Inversion and Eversion.
Associated Pages
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 See also: Flexion, Joint, Inversion, Medial, Posterior
  
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