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Abductor hallucis muscle
Intrinsic muscle of the foot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The abductor hallucis muscle is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It participates in the abduction and flexion of the great toe.
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Abductor hallucis muscle | |
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![]() First layer of muscles of the sole of the foot (abductor hallucis visible at lower right) | |
Details | |
Origin | Medial process of calcaneal tuberosity, Plantar aponeurosis, Flexor retinaculum |
Insertion | Medial aspect of base of 1st phalanx of hallux |
Artery | Medial plantar artery |
Nerve | Medial plantar nerve |
Actions | Abducts hallux |
Antagonist | Adductor hallucis muscle |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus abductor hallucis |
TA98 | A04.7.02.056 |
TA2 | 2672 |
FMA | 37448 |
Anatomical terms of muscle |
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