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The word 'dorsiflexion' means bending backwards. It is used to exercise and flex parts of the body, often the feet. It can help one stay flexible and supple when getting older.
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What is the opposite of dorsiflexion?
The opposite of dorsiflexion is plantar flexion.
What is dorsiflexion?
Dorsiflexion happens when the toes are brought closer to the shin and decreases the ankle between the leg and the dorsum of the foot. Walking on your heels causes dorsiflexion of your ankle.
Do the foot and ankle both do dorsiflexion?
Yes, both the foot and ankle have the capacity for dorsiflexion
What is the prime mover in ankle dorsiflexion?
Tibialis Anterior. You can feel and see it contract as the ankle moves into dorsiflexion.
What is the average range of dorsiflexion?
Dorsiflexion is a movement upward and is usually in the ankle. The average range is from 0 to 20 degrees.
Dorsiflexion is movement of the foot?
Dorsiflexion is moving your foot upwards toward you. Plantar flexion is when you move it down away from you.
Which movement is limited to the foot?
dorsiflexion
Movements of the ankle?
inversion and dorsiflexion
Dorsiflexion is in what axis of rotation?
transvers
What muscle is involved with ankle dorsiflexion?
Ankle dorsiflexion is when the ankle is moved back towards the body. The muscles involved in this movement is the ankle extensor.
What movement occurs when you stand on your heels?
dorsiflexion
Which muscles produce dorsiflexion when contracted?
tibialis anterior
