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
The plantar fascia is a ligament in the bottom of the foot that runs from the base of the heel to the toes. '-itis' in medical jargon means 'inflammation.' So plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia.