Intrinsic foot muscles. Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the intrinsic muscles of the foot?
A
Flexor digitorum brevis, abductor digitorum, abductor hallucis.
2
Q
What is the origin of abductor hallucis?
A
The medial calcaneal process.
3
Q
What is the insertion of abductor hallucis?
A
The medial surface of the base of proximal great toe.
4
Q
What is the function of abductor hallucis?
A
Abducts and flexes the great toe.
5
Q
What makes up the second layer of intrinsic foot muscles?
A
The quadratus plantae and the lumbricles.
6
Q
What is the origin of quadratus plantae?
A
The medial calcaneus and lateral process of the calcaneal tuberosity.
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