Theplantarismuscle and a portion of its tendon run between the two muscles, which is involved in locking the knee from the standing position.
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Theplantarisclosely follows the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
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It originates from the femur on the inner side of theplantarismuscle and inserts into the posterior ligament of the knee-joint.
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If the palmaris longus muscle is not available for harvesting in an individual, the anatomically analogousplantarismuscle in the leg may be taken instead.
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Although theplantarisdoes have little importance, there are injuries that can occur.
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In addition, theplantarismuscle does atrophy.
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There is a benign condition called "keratosis palmaris etplantaris", which produces corns in the creases of the fingers and non-weight bearing spaces of the feet.
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