In what position would the foot of a ballerina who is up on her toes be?
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Responses
adduction
adduction
dorsiflexion
dorsiflexion
plantar flexion
plantar flexion
circumduction
The position of the foot of a ballerina who is up on her toes would be plantar flexion.
The correct answer is plantar flexion.
To understand this, let's break down the question. The question is asking about the position of the foot of a ballerina who is up on her toes. This is a common position in ballet called "en pointe."
To determine the correct answer, we need to know what happens to the foot during this position. When a ballerina is up on her toes, her foot is extended and the heel is lifted, causing the toes to be pointed downward. This action is known as plantar flexion.
Therefore, the correct answer is plantar flexion, which means the foot is pointing downward with the toes extended.