HMS, BM EQ-Bank 21 Outline the joint actions that occur at the knee and ankle when performing a squat. (3 marks) --- 4 WORK AREA LINES (style=lined) --- Show Answers Only Sample Answer Downward phase Knee joint moves into flexion. Ankle joint performs dorsiflexion. Upward phase Knee extends. Ankle plantarflexes to return to the starting position. Joint actions Work together to enable controlled lowering and raising of the body. Show Worked Solution Sample Answer Downward phase Knee joint moves into flexion. Ankle joint performs dorsiflexion. Upward phase Knee extends. Ankle plantarflexes to return to the starting position. Joint actions Work together to enable controlled lowering and raising of the body.