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plantar

[′plan·tər]

(anatomy)

Of or relating to the sole of the foot.

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Injection of the joint capsule of metatarsophalangeal digit IV was performed similarly by injecting 3 mL of contrast medium at the lateral side above the plantar ligament with the joint in a nonextended position.

Radiographic anatomy of the Metatarsophalangeal joint and digits of the ostrich (Struthio camelus)

A thick, fibrous connective tissue, the plantar ligament provides the tension that creates the arch of the foot.

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The short sesamoid ligaments and the cruciate sesamoid ligaments are present, as well as the plantar ligaments.

The suspensory apparatus and digital flexor muscles of the llama (Lama glama) 2. The pelvic limb/El aparato suspensorio y los musculos flexores digitales de la llama (lama glama) 2. El miembro pelvico

The plantar surface of the cuboid has attachments for the short and long plantar ligaments [2].