The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin. The dermis has connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures. It is made up of a thin upper layer called the papillary dermis, and a thick lower layer called the reticular dermis. Epidermis.
Definition of fasciitis - inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ. Definition of fasciitis - inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ. dictionary
Plantar fasciitis (pronounced PLAN-tar fashee-EYE-tiss) is an inflammation of the plantar fascia.  1 Plantar means the bottom of the foot, fascia is a type of connective tissue, and itis means inflammation. Heel spurs are soft, bendable deposits of calcium that are the result of tension and inflammation in the plantar fascia attachment to the heel.