Definition of Plantar fascia

1. Noun. The thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Plantar fascia

1. The very thick, central portion of the fascia investing the plantar muscles; it radiates toward the toes from the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity and gives attachment to the short flexor muscle of the toes. Synonym: aponeurosis plantaris, plantar fascia. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plantar Fascia

plantain tree
plantains
plantal
plantalgia
plantar
plantar aponeurosis
plantar arch
plantar arterial arch
plantar calcaneocuboid ligament
plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
plantar cuboideonavicular ligament
plantar cuneocuboid ligament
plantar cuneonavicular ligaments
plantar cushion
plantar digital veins
plantar fascia (current term)
plantar fasciitis
plantar fibromatosis
plantar flexion
plantar interosseous muscle
plantar ligaments
plantar metatarsal artery
plantar metatarsal ligaments
plantar metatarsal veins
plantar muscle
plantar muscle reflex
plantar quadrate muscle
plantar reflex
plantar space
plantar surface of toe

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