Muscles of the foot Layer 4 Flashcards

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List the Muscles contained within Layer 4 of the foot

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Plantar Interossei

Dorsal Interossei

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Detail the Characteristics of the Dorsal Interossei Muscle

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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
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Detail the Characteristics of Plantar Interossei

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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

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