1. A movement of the foot and ankle in which the sole of the foot points downward and away from the shin, decreasing the angle between the foot and the leg
When you point your toes downward, you are performing plantar flexion.
Quando você aponta os dedos dos pés para baixo, está realizando flexão plantar.
2. The anatomical action involving the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles pulling the foot downward at the ankle joint
Plantar flexion is essential for activities like walking, running, and jumping.
A flexão plantar é essencial para atividades como caminhar, correr e pular.