flexor hallucis longus Flashcards by Jessica Oliver

Q

flexor hallucis longus shape

A

unipennate muscle

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flexor hallucis longus origin

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lower 2/3 posterior surface of fibula

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flexor hallucis longus insertion

A

plantar surface, base of distal phalanx of hallux

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flexor hallucis longus action

A

plantarflexes great toe & then ankle

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flexor hallucis longus function

A

push off phase of walking

maintains the medial longitudinal arch

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flexor hallucis longus nerve supply

A

tibial nerve S1, S2

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