Extensor Hallucis Longus

 Origin[edit | edit source]

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From the Middle two quarters of the anterior surface of fibula and the adjecent interosseous membrane .

Insertion
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To the base of distal phalanx of the big toe .


Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]

Deep peroneal L4 , L5 ,S1 .


Action[edit | edit source]

Extends the metatasophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the big toe and assist in the in the inversion of the foot and dorsiflexion of the ankle .