Flexor hallucis longus: Difference between revisions
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Flexes the great toe 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]
Origin[edit | edit source]
Distal two-thirds of fibula and interosseous membrane
Insertion[edit | edit source]
First distal phalanx
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Tibial nerve
Artery[edit | edit source]
Peroneal artery[1]
Function[edit | edit source]
Flexes the great toe 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]
- Flexor digitorum longus
- The Os Trigonum Syndrome
- Tarsal Tunnel syndrome
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Ankle & Foot
- Compartment Syndrome of the Foot
- Ankle Impingement
- Hallux Valgus
- Ankle Joint
- Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV)
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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