Compare dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
A) Dorsiflexion is movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. Plantar flexion is movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.
B) Dorsiflexion is movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. Plantar flexion is movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.
C) Dorsiflexion is upward movement of the foot or toes. Plantar flexion extends the ankle joint and bends the foot or toes down, as in standing on tiptoes.
D) Dorsiflexion extends the ankle joint and bends the foot or toes down, as in standing on tiptoes. Plantar flexion is upward movement of the foot or toes.
E) Dorsiflexion is moving the digits away from midline. Plantar flexion is moving the digits toward midline.
Answer: C
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