Foot muscles Flashcards
Extensor digitorum brevis origin
Superior/lateral aspect of calcaneus
Extensor digitorum brevis insertion
Tendons of extensor digitorum longus to digits 2-4 (& usually 5) to mid phalanx
Extensor digitorum brevis action
Assist extenstion (dorsiflexion) of toes 2-5 (&5 when attached) at MTP and PIP
Extensor digitorum brevis innervation and spinal level
Deep fibular L5-S1
Extensor hallucis brevis origin
Anterior/superior surface of calcaneous
Extensor hallucis brevis insertion
Base of proximal phalanx of great toe
Extensor hallucis brevis action
assist great toe extension
Extensor hallucis brevis innervation and spinal level
Deep fibular L5-S1
Abductor hallucis origin
Medial tubercle of calcaneous
Abductor hallucis insertion
Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe
Abductor hallucis brevis action
Abduct and assist flexion of great toe at MTP joint, support longitudinal arch
Abductor hallucis brevis innervation and spinal level
Medial plantar nerve S1-2
Flexor digitorum brevis origin
Medial tubercle of calcaneous and plantar aponeurosis
Flexor digitorum brevis insertion
Middle phalanx of toes 2-5
Flexor digitorum brevis action
Flex toes 2-5 at PIP and MTP joints, supperior longitudinal arch
Flexor digitorum brevis innervation and spinal level
Medial plantar S1-2
Abductor digit minimi origin
Calcaneous (medial tubercle) and plantar aponeurosis
Abductor digiti minimi insertion
Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of little toe, 5th metatarsal
Abductor digiti minimi action
Abduct and assist flexion of little toe, supports longitudinal arch