Plantar fasciaThe plantar fascia is a ligament attached to the heel bone
(calcaneus). It divides and fans out to attach to the bones at the base of the toes. These bones are called the metatarsal bones. Layers of muscles, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels run over
the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia covers these layers and acts as a
bowstring on the bottom of the foot, helping the bones of the foot maintain the
arch. A fat pad covers the plantar fascia beneath the heel bone. This pad
cushions the heel as it takes the force of each footstep. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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