ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Plantar flexion is the movement that allows you to press the gas pedal of your car. It also allows ballet dancers to stand on their toes. The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot in a downward motion away from the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -In normal function and anatomical position, the ankle joint has extension (dorsiflexion) and flexion (plantar flexion).

Detailed explanation-3: -Plantar flexion describes the extension of the ankle so that the foot points down and away from the leg. When in a standing position, this would mean pointing the foot towards the floor. Plantar flexion has a normal range of motion from about 20 to 50 degrees from the resting position.

Detailed explanation-4: -plantarflexion: Movement of the foot downwards away from the lower leg.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Ankle extension is called plantar flexion because you actually flex the muscle called the plantaris muscle.