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What is the Movement at ankle that brings foot closer to shin is?

The movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is called dorsiflexion.

Here's a breakdown:

* Dorsiflexion: The upward movement of the foot, bringing the top of the foot closer to the shin. Think of pointing your toes upwards.

* Plantarflexion: The downward movement of the foot, pointing the toes downwards, like when you stand on your tippy toes.

So, dorsiflexion is the opposite of plantarflexion.

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