plantar

American  

[plan-ter] / ˈplæn tər /

adjective

Anatomy, Zoology.

1. of or relating to the sole of the foot.

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plantar British  

/ ˈplæntə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or occurring on the sole of the foot or a corresponding part

   plantar warts

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Usage

What is plantar flexion? Plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot when it is bent at the ankle away from the body, accomplished by flexing muscles in the calf, ankle, and foot.How do you pronounce plantar flexion?[ plan-ter flek-shuhn ]

Etymology

Origin of plantar

1700–10; < Latin plantāris, equivalent to plant ( a ) sole of the foot + -āris -ar ¹