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=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Tibial nerve | Tibial nerve (root L5, S1 and S2). | ||
Cutaneous supply on the medial and posterior aspect of the calf and sole from L4, L5 and S1. | |||
=== Artery === | === Artery === |
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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 (root L5, S1 and S2).
Cutaneous supply on the medial and posterior aspect of the calf and sole from L4, L5 and S1.
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]
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]
File:FDL4.JPG |
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)