Flexor hallucis longus

Description[edit | edit source]

FHL1.png

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 phalanx of the great toe as the foot is raised from the ground. Additionally stabilises the first metatarsal head and keeps distal pad of the great toe in contact with ground in toe-off and when on tip-toe.[1]

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FHL2.jpg FDL2.png Footflexor.png File:FDL4.JPG FDL5.png

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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.