Abductor Digiti Minimi (Foot): Difference between revisions
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
It is a small muscle of the foot situated on the lateral border of the foot. it is homologous to abductor digiti minimi of hand. | |||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
Lateral and medial processes of Calcaneal tuberosity, plantar aponeurosis, intermuscular septum | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of fifth toe | |||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Lateral plantar nerve(S1-S3) from tibial nerve | |||
=== Artery === | === Artery === | ||
Supplied by the Lateral plantar artery | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
Abducts little toe at metatarsophalangeal joint | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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Revision as of 05:00, 28 March 2020
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Top Contributors - Nikhil Benhur Abburi, Mohamed A Hassanin, Kim Jackson and Wendy Snyders
Description[edit | edit source]
It is a small muscle of the foot situated on the lateral border of the foot. it is homologous to abductor digiti minimi of hand.
Origin[edit | edit source]
Lateral and medial processes of Calcaneal tuberosity, plantar aponeurosis, intermuscular septum
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of fifth toe
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Lateral plantar nerve(S1-S3) from tibial nerve
Artery[edit | edit source]
Supplied by the Lateral plantar artery
Function[edit | edit source]
Abducts little toe at metatarsophalangeal joint
