Definition of plantar in English:
plantar
adjective ˈplantəˈplæn(t)ər
Anatomy Relating to the sole of the foot.
the lateral plantar artery
Example sentencesExamples
- The peroneal in such cases provides the medial and lateral plantar arteries.
- Warts on the soles of the feet are called plantar warts.
- When landing from a jump, the body will remain upright while the foot attains a plantar flexed position due to activity in the triceps surae muscle.
- The pressure-sensitive foot switches were secured to the calcaneus and to the first ray on the plantar surface of the foot.
- It usually appears in the oral cavity, anogenital region, or plantar surface of the foot, but can arise anywhere on the skin surface.
Origin
Early 18th century: from Latin plantaris, from planta 'sole'.
Definition of plantar in US English:
plantar
adjectiveˈplan(t)ərˈplæn(t)ər
Anatomy Relating to the sole of the foot.
the lateral plantar artery
Example sentencesExamples
- The peroneal in such cases provides the medial and lateral plantar arteries.
- It usually appears in the oral cavity, anogenital region, or plantar surface of the foot, but can arise anywhere on the skin surface.
- When landing from a jump, the body will remain upright while the foot attains a plantar flexed position due to activity in the triceps surae muscle.
- Warts on the soles of the feet are called plantar warts.
- The pressure-sensitive foot switches were secured to the calcaneus and to the first ray on the plantar surface of the foot.
Origin
Early 18th century: from Latin plantaris, from planta ‘sole’.