Dorsiflexion
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Overview
Dorsiflexion is the movement which decreases the angle between the foot and the leg. The movement moving in opposite directions is called Plantarflexion.
The range of motion for dorsiflexion is indicated in the literature as 20° to 30°.
Muscles involved
See also
External links
- Dorsiflexion at eMedicine Dictionary
- 798621725 at GPnotebook
- Diagram at gla.ac.uk
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| Types | fibrous: Gomphosis - Suture - Syndesmosis
cartilaginous: Synchondrosis - Symphysis synovial: Plane joint - 1° (Hinge joint, Pivot joint) - 2° (Condyloid joint, Saddle joint) - 3° (Ball and socket joint) by range of motion: Synarthrosis - Amphiarthrosis - Diarthrosis |
| Terminology | Kinesiology - Anatomical terms of motion - Agonist/Antagonist |
| Motions | general: Flexion/Extension - Adduction/Abduction - Internal rotation/External rotation - Elevation/Depression
specialized/upper limbs: Protraction/Retraction - Supination/Pronation specialized/lower limbs: Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion - Eversion/Inversion |
| Components | Articular capsule (Synovial membrane, Fibrous membrane) - Synovial fluid - Bursa - Articular disk |
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