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DictionaryplantarSole of the foot
adjective

plantar

PLAN-ter/ˈplæntər/

Relating to the sole of the foot.

The view exposes the plantar surface from heel to toe pads.

A close-up of the underside of a bare foot, with the heel, arch, ball and toe pads clearly visible, isolating the plantar surface rather than the top of the foot.
Etymology
plantLatinsole of the foot
+arLatinpertaining to

Here planta means the sole of the foot, and the suffix makes it relational. Plantar therefore identifies the sole as the location or anatomical region concerned.

In context

Rahul Damania, MD93:19
the plantar fascia kind of extends like a fan across the sole of the foot
HyGuru | USMLE Step 1: 100 Concepts in Gross Anatomy

More examples

  • A plantar wart makes walking painful.
  • The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot.
  • These insoles reduce plantar pressure when I run.