Ankle
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Plantar Flexion
- Extension of the ankle resulting in the forefoot moving away
from the body.
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Plantaris
- Tibialis posterior
- Flexor hallucis posterior
- Flexor digitorium longus
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Dorsal Flexion
- Flexion of the ankle resulting in the top of the foot moving
toward the body. See dorsiflexion
inflexibility.
- Tibialis anterior
- Extension digitorum longus
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Peroneus tertius
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Notes
- When the ankle is plantar flexed, some rotation, abduction,
and adduction is possible. See Foot for
intertarsal joints
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