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plantaris /plan·ta·ris/ (plan-ta´ris) [L.] plantar. plantaris [planter′is, plantä′ris] Etymology: L, planta one of three superficial muscles at the back of the leg, between the soleus and the gastrocnemius. The plantaris is a small muscle that arises from the distal part of the linea aspera of the femur and from the oblique popliteal ligament of the knee joint. It has a small fusiform belly, ending in a long, slender tendon that inserts into the calcaneus. The plantaris is innervated by a branch of the tibial nerve containing fibers from the fourth and the fifth lumbar and the first sacral nerves. It plantar-flexes the foot and the leg. Compare gastrocnemius, soleus. plantaris [L.] 1. plantar. 2. the superficial digital flexor muscle of the hindlimb. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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