Medical Definition of Plantaris

1. Origin, lateral supracondylar ridge; insertion, medial margin of tendo achillis and deep fascia of ankle; action, traditionally described as plantar flexion of foot; many investigators now believe the plantaris muscle to be primarily a proprioceptive organ; nerve supply, tibial nerve. Synonym: musculus plantaris, musculus tibialis gracilis, plantar muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plantaris

plantar quadrate muscle
plantar reflex
plantar space
plantar surface of toe
plantar syphilid
plantar venous arch
plantar venous network
plantar wart
plantarflex
plantarflexed
plantarflexes
plantarflexing
plantarflexion
plantarflexions
plantaris (current term)
plantas
plantation
plantation owner
plantationlike
plantations
planteater
planted
planter
planter's punch
planter box
planter boxes
planters

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