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dorsiflexion

dorsiflexion

1 9.3
Movement that bends the top of the foot up toward the shin
  • noun
  • /ˌdɔːrsɪˈflɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
: dorsiflexión
  • All 26 were tested for dorsiflexion and heel compression, and 8 for proration, supination, and ankle torsion.
  • dorsiflexion endpoint
  • cyclic dorsiflexion
  • ankle dorsiflexion

Examples

  • During the swing, the tibialis anterior muscle assisted dorsiflexion of the foot and prevented a foot splash.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Conclusions: With the use of the device described, the mean change in dorsiflexion endpoint was well within acceptable clinical limits.

    Academic text (2001)
  • After 100,000 and 3 million cycles, dorsiflexion appeared to increase.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Table 2 shows that the maximum dorsiflexion angle decreased and the maximum plantarflexion angle increased.

    Academic text (1999)
  • During walking, maximum ankle dorsiflexion decreased and ankle plantarflexion increased.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The Flex-Foot had a greater dorsiflexion torque and motion at the ankle joint.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The increase in dorsiflexion range was accompanied by an increase in dorsiflexion torque in terminal stance (Figure 3).

    Academic text (1990)
  • The test-retest correlation coefficient for the dorsiflexion endpoint with the knee extended was 0.983.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The physical therapist demonstrated dorsiflexion by lifting her toes toward her shin.

  • To improve ankle stability, the trainer emphasized the importance of dorsiflexion during exercises.

Synonyms

retroflexion
vsdorsiflexion
  • Specialized
9.9

Bending a body part backward, for example the neck or back

is a specific upward bend toward the upper surface of foot or hand

Antonyms

plantarflexion
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Pointing the foot down so the toes move away from the leg

Surface Forms

dorsiflexion singular
dorsiflexions plural

Morphology

dorsiflexion = flexion (semi-transparent) = dorsi + flex + ion

The prefix 'dorsi-' refers to the back or upper surface, and 'flexion' is the act of bending, but the specific anatomical movement may not be immediately apparent to all learners.

Etymology

The word dorsiflexion comes from the parts dorsi- meaning 'back' or 'upper surface' and flex meaning 'to bend'. So, dorsiflexion is the movement that bends a foot or hand upward toward the back or top of that part of the body, like lifting your foot toward your shin.