Superficial Intrinsic Muscles Of The Sole Flashcards
Abductor hallucis insertion
1st toe (base of proximal phalanx via the medial sesamoid)
Abductor hallucis action
1st MTP joint: flexion and abduction of the 1st toe
Supports the longitudinal arch
Abductor hallucis and flexor digitorum brevis innervation
Medial plantar n S1,S2
Flexor digitorum brevis and abductor digiti minimi origin
Calcaneal tuberosity (medial process) Plantar aponeurosis
Flexor digitorum brevis insertion
2nd to 5th toes (sides of middle phalanges)
Flexor digitorum brevis action
Flexes the MTP and PIP joints of the 2nd to 5th toes
Supports longitudinal arch
Abductor digiti minimi insertion
5th toe (base of proximal phalanx) 5th metatarsal (at tuberosity)
Abductor digiti minimi innervation
Lateral plantar n S1-S3
Abductor digiti minimi action
Flexes the MTP joint of the 5th toe
Abducts the 5th toe
Supports the longitudinal arch
Abductor hallucis origin
Calcaneal tuberosity (medial process)