ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Dorsiflexion of foot = raising foot toward knee
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Dorsiflexion of foot = pointing toe
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Plantar flexion of foot = pointing toe
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Plantar flexion of foot = raising foot toward knee
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is plantar flexion? Plantar flexion is a movement in which the top of your foot points away from your leg. You use plantar flexion whenever you stand on the tip of your toes or point your toes. Every person’s natural range of movement in this position is different.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plantar flexion describes the extension of the ankle so that the foot points down and away from the leg.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot in a downward motion away from the body. This movement is crucial in many actions including the everyday action of walking. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can reduce plantar flexion and make walking more difficult.