dorsiflexion

noun

dor·​si·​flex·​ion ˌdȯr-sə-ˈflek-shən How to pronounce dorsiflexion (audio)
: flexion in a dorsal direction
especially : flexion of the foot in an upward direction compare plantar flexion

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“Dorsiflexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dorsiflexion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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