The movements that occur at the ankle joint are plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion. The muscles of the leg divide into anterior, posterior, and lateral compartments.

What controls the movement of the ankle?

Movement at the ankle is controlled by two joints. … Eversion (tilting of the sole of the foot away from the midline) and inversion (tilting of the sole of the foot inwards towards the midline) is controlled by the subtalar joint formed between the talus and calcaneus bones of the foot.

How do ankles bend?

The calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus), which are connected to the calcaneus via the Achilles tendon. The tightening and relaxing of the calf muscles enables the ankle to bend downward and upward. The posterior tibialis muscle, which supports the arch of the foot and enables the foot to turn inward.