planta pedis


sole of foot

[TA] the inferior aspect or bottom of the foot, much of which is in contact with the ground when standing; it is covered with hairless, usually nonpigmented skin that is especially thickened and provided with epidermal ridges over the weight-bearing areas. Synonym(s): planta pedis [TA], plantar region ☆ , regio plantaris ☆ , plantar surface of foot

planta pedis

(plăn′tă pē′dŭs) plural.plantae [L.] The sole of the foot.