plantar
Americanadjective
adjective
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
Example Sentences
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The routine was exhausting, and the constant pressure on my feet eventually gave me plantar fasciitis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
She missed the final group game of the T20 World Cup in 2024 and was unavailable for their semi-final loss to South Africa with a plantar fascia issue.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
When we stand up and walk around after sitting all day, those weakened muscles put us at risk of developing injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ankle instability and ankle sprains.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
The Lakers had listed him as “probable” ahead of Friday with plantar fasciitis, and Davis went through his normal pregame workout before being downgraded and eventually ruled out.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2025
I’m pretty sure he mostly clears up athlete’s foot and plantar warts.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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