#Dorsiflexion #Plantar #Flexion #Foot #Anatomy #Body #Movement #Terms [ad_1] Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are special body movements involving the foot and ankle joint. During dorsiflexion, the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the shin decreases, leaving the toes pointing closer to the head. This movement is used to assess ankle clonus, among other things.