plantar aponeurosis

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Introduction

Thickened central part of the fascia ensheathing the plantar muscles. It radiates toward the toes from the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. It gives attachment to the short flexor muscles of the toes.

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999