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Anatomy/physiology IV. Movement Types: Angular Movements: Flexion: decrease in the angle of a joint. Example: the flexion of the elbow moves the forearm towards the upper arm. Dorsiflexion: flexion of the foot upwards Example: standing on the heels of your feet. Plantar flexion: flexion of the foot downwards. Example: standing on your toes. Extension: increasing.