Pronation
Pronation
Pronation (/proʊˈneɪʃən/) is a natural movement of the foot that occurs during foot landing while running or walking. Composed of three cardinal plane components: subtalar eversion, ankle dorsiflexion, and forefoot abduction, these three distinct motions of the foot occur simultaneously during the pronation phase.
Etymology
The term "pronation" comes from the Latin pronatus, which means "to lean forward or incline". It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century.
Related Terms
- Supination: The opposite of pronation, supination is the outward roll of the foot during normal motion.
- Eversion: The process of turning outward or inside out, which is a component of pronation.
- Dorsiflexion: The action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, which occurs during pronation.
- Abduction: The movement of a body part away from the midline of the body, which is a component of pronation in the foot.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pronation
- Wikipedia's article - Pronation
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