Podiatry Jargon

noun a body part at the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands

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• The doctor examined the patient's foot to check for any signs of injury.
• I stubbed my foot on the coffee table last night and it really hurts!
• I can't believe he shot himself in the foot by quitting his job without a backup plan.
• She really put her foot in her mouth when she made that awkward comment at the party.

noun the movement of the foot that flexes the foot or toes downward toward the sole

• The physical therapist instructed the patient to perform plantarflexion exercises to strengthen the calf muscles.
• Make sure you point your toes down during the plantarflexion exercise.
• I can feel the burn in my calves when I do those plantarflexion moves.
• Her plantarflexion of power allowed her to push off the ground with incredible force.