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Definition of dorsiflex

dorsiflex

/ˈdɔːr.sɪ.flɛks/
dor · si · flex
Past Simple:dorsiflexed
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Past Participle:dorsiflexed
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Present Participle:dorsiflexing
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dorsiflex Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To bend or flex a joint, particularly the ankle or wrist, so that the body part moves toward its upper or back surface.

Example

"The physical therapist instructed the patient to dorsiflex their ankle in order to stretch the tightened calf muscles."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In anatomical terminology, dorsiflexing specifically refers to pointing the foot upward, contrasting directly with plantarflexing, which refers to pointing the foot downward.

• Nearby Words

doronicum
dorotheanthus
dorsal
dorsiflex
dortmund
dory
dosa

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Latin 'dorsum' (meaning 'back') and 'flectere' (meaning 'to bend').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dorsiflex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dorsiflex
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