GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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: -Toe flexion is produced by contraction of the extrinsic and intrinsic toe flexor muscles. The major extrinsic flexors of the toes are the flexor hallucis longus and the flexor digitorum longus, which flex the great toe and the lesser toes, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dorsiflexion occurs any time the toes are pointed upwards or the wrist is bent backwards. Examples of dorsiflexion include: Raising the toes upward when walking as the foot comes up off the ground to take the next step.