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== Function  ==
== Function  ==


Flexes phalanges of second to fifth digits as the foot is raised from the ground. Additionally stabilises the metatarsal heads and keeps distal pads of toes in contact with ground in toe-off and when on tip-toe
Flexes phalanges of second to fifth digits as the foot is raised from the ground. Additionally stabilises the metatarsal heads and keeps distal pads of toes in contact with ground in toe-off and when on tip-toe.<ref name="salad" />


== Clinical relevance  ==
== Clinical relevance  ==

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Description[edit | edit source]

FDL3.png

Origin[edit | edit source]

Posterior surface of the body of the tibia.

Insertion[edit | edit source]

Plantar surface, base of the distal phalanges of the four lesser digits.

Nerve[edit | edit source]

Tibial nerve

Artery[edit | edit source]

Posterior tibial artery[1]

Function[edit | edit source]

Flexes phalanges of second to fifth digits as the foot is raised from the ground. Additionally stabilises the metatarsal heads and keeps distal pads of toes in contact with ground in toe-off and when on tip-toe.[1]

Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]

Assessment[edit | edit source]

Palpation[edit | edit source]

Power[edit | edit source]

Length[edit | edit source]

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Strengthening[edit | edit source]

Stretching[edit | edit source]

Manual techniques[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]


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See also[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Saladin K. Anatomy & physiology: The Unity of Form and Function. 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2010.