What movement occurs when the toes move closer to the shin?

The movement that occurs when the toes move closer to the shin is termed dorsiflexion. This action involves decreasing the angle between the dorsum (top) of the foot and the leg, effectively lifting the toes upward towards the shin. Dorsiflexion is an essential movement for various activities, such as walking and running, as it allows for heel strike and clearance of the toes during the swing phase of gait.

In contrast, plantar flexion refers to the movement where the toes point away from the shin, effectively increasing the angle between the foot and the leg, which is the opposite of dorsiflexion. Inversion and eversion relate to movements of the foot at the ankle that turn the sole of the foot inward (inversion) or outward (eversion), and do not involve the angle change towards the shin. Thus, dorsiflexion is the correct term for the movement of bringing the toes closer to the shin.