Concerning the feet. I know the definitions I just cannot find the difference between them.
2006-09-17 05:17:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
i guess the eversion and inversion terms are the normal anatomo-physiological movements of the feet whereas varus and valgus terms indicate the pathological states (deviations from the normal anatomy) of the foot.
2006-09-17 09:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by ddyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inversion and eversion are movements of which the sole of the foot is made to face inwards and out wards respectively. Check out this link to see the illustration for easy understanding:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/ibls/fab/tutorial/anatomy/jiet.html
Varus and valgus describe the alignment between two anatomical segments. In a varus alignment, the distal segment deviates medially with respect to the proximal segment. In a valgus alignment, the distal segment deviates laterally with respect to the proximal segment. Again have a look at this link for the drawing illustration:http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/NAMICS/valgus.htm
2006-09-17 07:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After the perusal, I am still confused about the difference between inversion, eversion, varus, and valgus.
2016-02-01 13:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋