Plantar fascia: Bottom view
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Plantar fascia: Bottom view
The plantar fascia is a ligament attached to the heel bone (calcaneus) that divides and fans out to attach at the base of the toes.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery |
| Last Updated | July 23, 2007 |
| Last updated: | July 23, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery |
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