dorsiflex

[dɔːrsɪˈflɛks]

Definitions

1. verb

to flex or bend the foot upward, so that the top of the foot is brought toward the shin

“After the injury, she had to learn to dorsiflex her foot correctly to walk normally.”

2. noun

the upward movement or flexion of the foot, especially in the ankle joint

“The doctor asked the patient to demonstrate the dorsiflexion of her foot.”

Synonyms

  • elevate
  • flex

Antonyms

  • plantarflex