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Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.

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What is the opposite movement of plantar flexion in the human body?

The opposite movement of plantar flexion in the human body is dorsiflexion.


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No, the tibialis anterior and posterior are responsible for dorsiflexion, not plantar flexion. Plantar flexion is primarily controlled by the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg, such as the gastrocnemius and soleus.


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What are the differences between dorsi and plantar flexion in the human body?

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What is pointing the toes downward?

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What is the opposite of dorsiflexion?

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