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heel spurs - which is actually a hardened deposit in the heel bone at the place of the plantar fascia attachment.
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Which term describes hardened deposit in the plantar fascia?
heel spurs - which is actually a hardened deposit in the heel bone at the place of the plantar fascia attachment.
In what part of human anatomy can one find plantar fascia?
Plantar fascia is found along the sole of the foot. A common ailment of the foot is plantar fasciitis, which is when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed.
Why do calcium deposits form on heels and the ball of your feet?
Calcium deposits on the heels and the bottom of the feet are referred to as heel spurs. These deposits form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel area.
What is the plantar?
The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot
Is the plantar fascia a ligament or a tendon?
ligament
Which area of the body is affected when a person has plantar fasciitis?
The heel of the foot and the Plantar fascia. The Plantar fascia is a connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that runs from the heel to the toes. The plantar fascia is a relatively inflexible, strong, fibrous band on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia helps maintain the complex arch system of the foot, it helps to absorb shock, plays a role in one's balance and in the various phases of gait.
What is plantafasietus?
I think what you are looking for is "What is plantar fasciitis?". Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitis
What are plantar fascia exercises?
In younger people the plantar fascia is also intimately related to the Achilles tendon, with a continuous fascial connection between the two from the distal aspect of the Achilles to the origin of the plantar fascia at the calcaneal tubercle. However, the continuity of this connection decreases with age to a point that in the elderly there are few, if any connecting fibers.
What causes Plantar?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by repetitive injury to the plantar fascia. Repetitive injury results in inflammation that can be painful. Longstanding inflammation and repetitive injury leads to chronic pathologic changes, usually near the origin of the plantar fascia. Tightness of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon/calf musculature are predisposing factors.Plantar fasciitis is common in:People who spend considerable amounts of time on their feet (mail carriers, warehouse workers, construction workers)People with certain foot alignment abnormalitiesRunners (especially long distance runners who cause constant, repetitive stress on the plantar fascia)Overweight individualsPeople with certain rheumatologic conditions
What structure is responsible for giving spring to your step?
The plantar fascia. It is also in your hands.
What causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by repetitive injury to the plantar fascia. Repetitive injury results in inflammation that can be painful. Longstanding inflammation and repetitive injury leads to chronic pathologic changes, usually near the origin of the plantar fascia. Tightness of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon/calf musculature are predisposing factors.Plantar fasciitis is common in:People who spend considerable amounts of time on their feet (mail carriers, warehouse workers, construction workers)People with certain foot alignment abnormalitiesRunners (especially long distance runners who cause constant, repetitive stress on the plantar fascia)Overweight individualsPeople with certain rheumatologic conditions
Why does excess bone sometimes grow on the heel bone?
One explanation for this excess production of bone is a painful tearing of the plantar fascia connected between the toes and heel. This can result in either a heel spur or an inflammation of the plantar fascia
