Lateral plantar

Lateral Plantar refers to the area of the foot that is located on the outer side of the sole. It is a term often used in the field of podiatry and anatomy to describe the location of certain structures, nerves, and conditions.

Anatomy

The lateral plantar area of the foot is home to several important anatomical structures. These include the lateral plantar nerve, the lateral plantar artery, and the lateral plantar vein.

Lateral Plantar Nerve

The lateral plantar nerve is a branch of the tibial nerve, which is itself a branch of the sciatic nerve. This nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the lateral plantar area and motor innervation to the intrinsic muscles of the foot.

Lateral Plantar Artery

The lateral plantar artery is a branch of the posterior tibial artery. It supplies blood to the lateral plantar area and the structures within it.

Lateral Plantar Vein

The lateral plantar vein drains blood from the lateral plantar area. It is a tributary of the posterior tibial vein.

Conditions

Several conditions can affect the lateral plantar area. These include plantar fasciitis, plantar warts, and plantar neuroma.

See Also

• Medial plantar
• Plantar surface
• Foot anatomy