Plantar Sulcus Lateral

The plantar groove is an anatomical structure that is located on the inner surface of the foot, between the heel bone and the forefoot. It is a continuation of the medial plantar groove and is separated from it by the transverse plantar groove.

The plantar groove can be divided into two parts: lateral and medial. The lateral plantar groove runs along the side of the foot and is the primary attachment point for the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that help move the foot.

One of the most common conditions associated with the plantar groove is plantar fasciitis. This is a condition in which inflammation and damage to the plantar fascia occurs, leading to pain and swelling in the plantar area. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by excess weight, improper footwear, insufficient use of the foot muscles, or other factors.

A variety of methods can be used to treat plantar fasciitis, including massage, physical therapy, steroid injections, and surgery. However, the most effective treatment is lifestyle changes, including losing weight, wearing proper shoes, and increasing stress on the foot muscles.

plantar groove lateral - the lateral space of the sole of the foot between two grooves in the plantar direction. Essentially it is the space between the base of the toes facing the midplane of the body and the front surface of the greater tuberosity of the foot. This fossa limits the dorsal neurovascular bundle of the foot, which descends from the inguinal ligament into the gap between the Achilles tendon and the talus.