1st Layer of Foot Muscles

Question 1

Abductor Hallucis

Answer 1

O: Medial Tubercle of Tuberosity of Calcaneus; Flexor Retinaculum; Plantar Aponeurosis
I: Medial Side of Base of Proximal Phalanx of 1st Digit
N: Medial Plantar Nerve (S2, S3)
A: Abducts and flexes 1st Digit (great toe)

Question 2

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Answer 2

O: Medial Tubercle of Tuberosity of Calcaneus; Plantar Aponeurosis; Intermuscular Septa
I: Both sides of Middle Phalanges of Lateral 4 Digits
N: Medial Plantar Nerve (S2, S3)
A: Flexes Lateral 4 Digits

Question 3

Abductor Digiti Minimi

Answer 3

O: Medial and Lateral Tubercles of Tuberosity of Calcaneus; Plantar Aponeurosis; Intermuscular Septa
I: Later side of Base of Proximal Phalanx of the 5th Digit
N: Lateral Plantar Nerve (S2, S3)
A: Abducts and Flexes Little Toe (5th Digit)