Definition of "dorsiflexion" []

• Flexion in the dorsal direction (noun)

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• "Focusing on the ankle joint, he determined the angle of "dorsiflexion" - the degree to which the ankle rotates to point the toes upwards."
• "Point your toes as your legs swing forward this prevents dorsiflexion"
• "In dorsiflexion, herefore, greater space is required between the two malleoli."