Definitions for "Plantarflexion"
Keywords:  ankle, flexion, bend, pedal, downward
Flexion of a foot or hand, or of their digits. That is, bending fingers or toes towards the lower surface of the foot or hand. For example, bending the foot in the direction of the plantar surface, as when standing on your toes - as opposed to ones heels.
To bend the ankle downward, to move the foot toward the downward surface.
bending the ankle downward.