What is dorsiflexion associated with?

Dorsiflexion refers to the movement of the foot where the toes are raised upward toward the shin. This action decreases the angle between the dorsum (top) of the foot and the lower leg. Therefore, raising the toes up is the key characteristic of dorsiflexion. This movement is often utilized when walking or standing on one's heels.

Pointing the toes downward describes plantarflexion, which is the opposite of dorsiflexion. Turning the foot inward is known as inversion, and bending the knee is simply flexion of the knee joint, none of which relate to the upward movement of the toes that defines dorsiflexion. Understanding these specific terms helps clarify the different movements associated with the joints and limbs in sports medicine and anatomy.