Pointing the toes downward is called:

A) plantar flexion.
B) extension.
C) depression.
D) dorsiflexion.


A) plantar flexion.
Pointing toes downward is plantar flexion. Extension is movement that brings a
limb into or toward a straight condition. Depression is a downward movement. Dorsiflexion is
backward bending of the hand or foot.

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