Ankle joint allows for plantarflexion and dorsiflexion from "summary" of Bd Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, Volumes 3 & 4 by B. D. Chaurasia
The ankle joint is a synovial hinge joint that allows for movement in the sagittal plane. It is formed by the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus bones. The primary movements that occur at the ankle joint are dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.
Dorsiflexion is the movement that brings the dorsum of the foot closer to the anterior aspect of the leg. This movement is controlled by the muscles located on the anterior aspect of the leg, such as the tibialis anterior muscle. When the tibialis anterior muscle contracts, it pulls the foot upwards, allowing for dorsiflexion at the ankle joint.
On the other hand, plantarflexion is the movement that bri...
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