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plantarflexion

 

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Term: Plantarflexion

Definition:

Plantarflexion refers to the movement of body parts, primarily the ankle joint, where the foot flexes downwards, pointing the toes away from the shin.

Senses:

  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of bending the foot downwards, decreasing the angle between the foot and the leg.
    • The position achieved when the foot is flexed downwards.
    • A movement in ballet or dance that involves pointing the toes while the foot is flexed downwards.
  2. Verb:
    • To perform the action of bending the ankle joint, causing plantarflexion.

Examples:

  1. Noun:
    • During the exercise, make sure to focus on plantarflexion of the foot to strengthen the calves.
    • The athlete's plantarflexion ability improved after months of intensive training.
    • In ballet, achieving a perfect plantarflexion is essential for dancers to execute graceful movements.
  2. Verb:
    • Remember to plantarflex your foot during the exercise to engage the correct muscles.
    • She demonstrates how to plantarflex the ankle joint properly for maximum efficiency.
    • During physical therapy, the patient was instructed to plantarflex their foot to regain strength and range of motion.

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