flexor digitorum longus

Question 1

flexor digitorum longus position

Answer 1

lies deep to soleus

Question 2

flexor digitorum longus origin

Answer 2

medial part of posterior surface of tibia below the soleal line

Question 3

flexor digitorum longus insertion

Answer 3

tendon passes behind the medial malleolus, divides into 4 and inserts into the plantar surface base of distal phalanx of lateral 4 toes

Question 4

flexor digitorum longus actions

Answer 4

plantarflexes -> distal & proximal IP, MTP and ankle joints

Question 5

flexor digitorum longus nerve supply

Answer 5

tibial nerve L5, S1, S2