The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue (aponeurosis) which supports the arch on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. It runs from the tuberosity of the calcaneus (heel bone) forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones (the bone between each toe and the bones of the mid foot). ==Structure== The plantar fascia is a broad structure that...
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Plantar fascia is a thin layer of tough tissue supporting the arch of the foot.
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Synonym for plantar aponeurosis ... 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) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. deep fascia of the sole of the foot; includes a thick central part, the plantar aponeurosis, covering the central compartment of the sole of the foot, and thinner medial and lateral parts covering the hallucis and digit minimi muscles (compartments), respectively.
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a long band of connecting tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot
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