Muscles of the Foot (Plantar - Superficial)

Question 1

Abductor Hallucis

Answer 1

O: medial tuberal process of calcaneus, flexor retinaculum, medial intermuscular septum

I: proximal phalanx of big toe (tibial side of flexor surface)

A: flexion and abduction of the big toe at metatarsophalangeal joint

In: medial plantar nerve

Question 2

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Answer 2

O: medial tuberal process of calcaneus, medial and lateral intermuscular septa

I: middle phalanges of lateral four toes

A: flexion of middle phalanges of lateral four toes

In: medial plantar nerve

Question 3

Abductor Digiti Minimi

Answer 3

O: lateral tuberal process of calcaneus, medial process, intervening surface of calcaneus

I: proximal phalanx of little toe (lateral side)

A: flexion and abduction of little toe

In: lateral plantar nerve