Which term denotes the backward bending of the foot upward?

Which term denotes the backward bending of the foot upward?

• A. Distal
• B. Coronary
• C. Dorsoflexion
• D. Diplopia

Answer: (C)

Dorsiflexion describes the action of lifting the front of the foot up toward the shin, which is the backward bending of the foot upward. This term specifically refers to the ankle movement that brings the toes closer to the body. In contrast, distal is a directional term meaning farther from the trunk, coronary relates to the heart, and diplopia means double vision. The correct concept here is the upward, toward-shin movement of the foot.

Dorsiflexion describes the action of lifting the front of the foot up toward the shin, which is the backward bending of the foot upward. This term specifically refers to the ankle movement that brings the toes closer to the body. In contrast, distal is a directional term meaning farther from the trunk, coronary relates to the heart, and diplopia means double vision. The correct concept here is the upward, toward-shin movement of the foot.