plantarflexion

Examples of plantarflexion in the following topics:

• Muscles that Cause Movement at the Ankle

  • Functionally, it acts as a hinge, allowing dorsiflexion (pulling the foot upwards towards the lower leg) and plantarflexion (pulling the foot downwards away from the lower leg).
  • Plantarflexion of the Foot (pulling the foot downwards away from the lower leg)

• Movement at Synovial Joints

  • Plantarflexion is a bending at the ankle when the heel is lifted, such as when standing on the toes.