Muscles of the foot Layer 4 Flashcards
1
Q
List the Muscles contained within Layer 4 of the foot
A
Plantar Interossei
Dorsal Interossei
2
Q
Detail the Characteristics of the Dorsal Interossei Muscle
A
Dorsal Interossei
- Origin - Opposing sides of the Metatarsal bones 1-5
- Insertion - Bases of Proximal Phalanges of toes 2-5
- Innervation - Lateral Plantar Nerve
- Function - Abbduction of toes 2-5 at MTP Joints
3
Q
Detail the Characteristics of Plantar Interossei
A
Plantar Interossei
* Origin - Medial Sides of Metatarsals 3-5
* Insertion - Bases of Proximal phalanges digits 3-5
* Innervation - Lateral Plantar Nerve
* Function - Adduct toes 3-5 at MTP Joints