Flexor Digitorum Longus

Question 1

Origin

Answer 1

Middle 1/3 of posterior surface of tibia

Question 2

Insertion

Answer 2

Distal phalanges of toes 2-5

Question 3

Function

Answer 3

• FLEX of toes 2-5 at MTP, PIP and DIP joints
• Plantar FLEX of foot at ankle joint
• Inversion of foot at subtalar joint

Question 4

Nerve

Answer 4

Tibial nerve