eversion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eversion
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin ēversiōn- (stem of ēversiō ), equivalent to ēvers ( us ) ( eversible ) + -iōn- -ion
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They also prevent abnormal side-to-side and twisting movements of the talus and calcaneus bones during eversion and inversion of the foot.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Ligaments that unite the medial or lateral malleolus with the talus and calcaneus bones serve to support the talocrural joint and to resist excess eversion or inversion of the foot.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The foot has a greater range of inversion than eversion motion.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Together, the small motions that take place at these joints all contribute to the production of inversion and eversion foot motions.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
This failing, a truss may be applied as for eversion of the womb, and worn until the period of calving approaches.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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