dorsiflex

intransitive verb

dor·​si·​flex -ˌfleks How to pronounce dorsiflex (audio)
: to flex in a dorsal direction
the toe will dorsiflex

transitive verb

: to cause to flex in a dorsal direction
various central lesions both dorsiflex and supinate the foot

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“Dorsiflex.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dorsiflex. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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