Footdrop is
A) Bending a body part
B) Straightening a body part
C) A toe-up motion of the foot at the ankle
D) The foot falling down at the ankle

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Footdrop is the inability to lift the front part of the foot, which leads to dragging of the foot or toes on the ground while walking. This is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles responsible for lifting the foot upwards, leading to the foot falling down at the ankle.

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