The term 'Working down the foot' indicates movement toward which region?

The term 'Working down the foot' indicates movement toward which region?

• A. Toward the ankle
• B. Toward the toes
• C. Across the arch
• D. Around the heel

Answer: (A)

Moving down the foot reflects a proximal-to-distal axis along the sole. In this context, “down the foot” means toward the ankle, the proximal end where the foot meets the leg. So you’re progressing toward the ankle rather than toward the toes (distal), across the arch (a transverse direction), or around the heel (a circular motion).

Moving down the foot reflects a proximal-to-distal axis along the sole. In this context, “down the foot” means toward the ankle, the proximal end where the foot meets the leg. So you’re progressing toward the ankle rather than toward the toes (distal), across the arch (a transverse direction), or around the heel (a circular motion).