Sole (foot)
Bottom of the foot.
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Heel
Prominence at the posterior end of the foot.
Prominence at the posterior end of the foot.
To distribute the compressive forces exerted on the heel during gait, and especially the stance phase when the heel contacts the ground, the sole of the foot is covered by a layer of subcutaneous connective tissue up to 2 cm thick (under the heel).
Flat feet
Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.
Ball (foot)
The ball of the foot is the padded portion of the sole between the toes and the arch, underneath the heads of the metatarsal bones.
Sebaceous gland
Microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals.
Microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals.
In humans, sebaceous glands occur in the greatest number on the face and scalp, but also on all parts of the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Anatomical terms of location
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to unambiguously describe the anatomy of animals, including humans.
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to unambiguously describe the anatomy of animals, including humans.
In humans, volar can also be used synonymously with palmar to refer to the underside of the palm, but plantar is used exclusively to describe the sole.
Hair
Protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis.
Protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis.
On the human body, glabrous skin is found on the ventral portion of the fingers, palms, soles of feet and lips, which are all parts of the body most closely associated with interacting with the world around us, as are the labia minora and glans penis.
Foot whipping
Method of inflicting pain and humiliation by administering a beating on the soles of a person's bare feet.
Method of inflicting pain and humiliation by administering a beating on the soles of a person's bare feet.
The receiving person is forced to be barefoot and soles of the feet are placed in an exposed position.
Torture
Deliberate infliction of severe pain or suffering on a person for reasons such as punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties.
Deliberate infliction of severe pain or suffering on a person for reasons such as punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties.
They may be either unsystematic or focused on a specific part of the body, as in falanga (the soles of the feet), repeated strikes against both ears, or shaking the detainee so that their head moves back and forth.
Plantar reflex
Reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument.
Reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument.
The lateral side of the sole of the foot is rubbed with a blunt instrument or device so as not to cause pain, discomfort, or injury to the skin; the instrument is run from the heel along a curve to the toes (metatarsal pads).
Flexor digitorum brevis muscle
Muscle which lies in the middle of the sole of the foot, immediately above the central part of the plantar aponeurosis, with which it is firmly united.
Muscle which lies in the middle of the sole of the foot, immediately above the central part of the plantar aponeurosis, with which it is firmly united.
Its deep surface is separated from the lateral plantar vessels and nerves by a thin layer of fascia.