What is the difference between dorsiflexion and plantarflexion?

Answer 1

Dorsiflexion is lifting the foot so that its superior surface approaches the shin. Plantar flexion is depressing the foot or elevating the heel. Dorsiflexion is an flexion angular movement because it decreases the angle between bones whereas Plantar flexion is a extension angular movement because it increases the angle between bones.

Answer 2

Dorsiflexion is the position created when you raise your foot to be nearly perpendicular with your lower leg. Plantarflexion is the antagonistic position of straightening your foot to align with your lower leg.

Answer 3

Dorsiflexion is when you move your foot up toward your leg. Plantarflexion is when you move your foot downwards, toward the floor, like a Ballet dancer does when they are en pointe.

Answer 4

Dorsiflexion is bending or pointing your foot down. Plantar flexion is pointing your foot up.