You are Asked to Demonstrate Plantar Flexion

Question

You are asked to demonstrate plantar flexion. To do this, you must move your _ _.
A) ankle
B) elbow
C) wrist
D) knee

Accepted Answer

Plantar flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between the sole of the foot and the back of the leg, as when standing on tiptoe or pushing down on the gas pedal of a car. This movement primarily involves the ankle joint.