Dorsiflexion

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°.

• Anterior compartment of leg
  • tibialis anterior
  • extensor hallucis longus
  • extensor digitorum longus

• foot drop
• common fibular nerve

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• Diagram at gla.ac.uk

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