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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)