Plantar fascia
Plantar Fascia
The Plantar Fascia (pronounced: PLAN-tar FASH-ee-uh) is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It is one of the key structures that maintains the foot's arch and plays a crucial role in normal foot mechanics during walking and running.
Etymology
The term "Plantar Fascia" is derived from the Latin words "planta", meaning "sole", and "fascia", meaning "band". Thus, it refers to the band of tissue located on the sole of the foot.
Anatomy
The Plantar Fascia is a fibrous structure that extends from the medial tubercle of the calcaneus (heel bone) to the proximal phalanges of the toes. It is made up of three distinct parts: the medial, central, and lateral bands. The central band is the thickest and strongest and is the portion that is most likely to be involved in Plantar Fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain.
Related Terms
- Plantar Fasciitis: This is a condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, leading to pain in the heel and bottom of the foot.
- Calcaneus: This is the heel bone, to which the plantar fascia is attached.
- Heel Spur: A bony growth on the underside of the heel bone, often associated with plantar fasciitis.
- Arch of the Foot: The curved part of the foot between the heel and the toes, supported by the plantar fascia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plantar fascia
- Wikipedia's article - Plantar fascia
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