For lower limb care, see Podiatry. Not to be confused with Pediatrist. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician (/poÊËdaÉªÉtrÉªst/ poh-dye-eh-trist) or foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional, a physician devoted to the study and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.
Definition of habeas corpus. 1  1 : any of several common-law writs issued to bring a party before a court or judge; especially : habeas corpus ad subjiciendum. 2  2 : the right of a citizen to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as a protection against illegal imprisonment.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. The write of habeas corpus ad prosequendum is used to transfer a defendant from the jurisdiction where he is held to the jurisdiction where he is going to face charges. It is also used in federal court to arrange for transportation of a witness who is in custody. So someone is arrested in California on a warrant out of Texas.