Pod- (Pod-)

Pod- (Pod-) is a prefix denoting foot.

The prefix "under-" comes from the Greek word "pous" - foot. It is used in anatomical terminology to refer to the structures associated with or located underneath the foot.

Some examples of using the prefix "under-":

1. Sole (plantar surface) - the lower surface of the foot.

2. Metatarsals are the five bones of the foot located between the metatarsus and the phalanges of the toes.

3. Subtalar joint - the joint between the talus and calcaneus.

4. Subcutaneous fascia of the foot (plantar fascia) is a fibromuscular layer on the plantar surface of the foot.

Thus, the prefix "under-" in anatomical terms is used to designate structures located under or related to the foot.

Pod- (pod-) is a prefix denoting a foot and meaning “under someone,” “next to someone.” The prefix “pod-” gave the Russian language a wonderful figurative effect. In combination with the words “foot” or “leg”, this prefix gives the words (podkataly, tackles, subkoberiki) a gloomy meaning (katala - swindler). In the words (henpecked, half-breed) this prefix softens the negative perception of Russian speakers...

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The word according to ancient literary models.