Why Is Plantar Flexion Not Called Extension? [Solved]

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Why Is Plantar Flexion Not Called Extension? [Solved]

Answer and Explanation: Ankle extension is called plantar flexion because you actually flex the muscle called the plantaris muscle.

Dorsiflexion and Plantar Flexion of the Foot | Anatomy Body Movement Terms

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Basic Anatomy part 3 (FLEXION vs EXTENSION)

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