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Adductor hallucis muscle. Muscles of the sole of the foot. Third layer. (Oblique head visible at center, and transverse head visible at bottom. The Adductor hallucis ( adductor obliquus hallucis) arises by two heads—oblique and transverse and is responsible for adducting the big toe.
Nov 3, 2023 · The function of adductor hallucis is to facilitate walking by adducting and flexing the great toe (hallux). It also contributes to maintaining the transverse and longitudinal arches of foot. This article will discuss the anatomy and function of the adductor hallucis muscle.
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Adductor hallucis is an intrinsic, two-headed muscle in the sole of the foot. It is one of three muscles in the third layer of the plantar foot muscles. The other two muscles of the third layer of the plantar foot include flexor hallucis brevis and flexor digiti minimi brevis [1] . Anatomy. Origin.
Jan 31, 2023 · The adductor hallucis is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It is located within the third plantar muscle layer of the foot and has two heads – oblique and transverse. Attachments: Oblique head – originates from the bases of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals. Transverse head – originates from the plantar ligaments of the metatarsophalangeal ...
Nov 3, 2023 · Abductor hallucis muscle is the most medial muscle of the foot, running medally to flexor hallucis brevis muscle. The plantar surface of the muscle is covered by the plantar aponeurosis, while its dorsal surface is related to the tendon of flexor digitorum longus, medial plantar artery and nerve.
Nov 20, 2023 · Origin. Transverse head: ligaments of the metatarsophalangeal joints of toes 2-5. Oblique head: bases of metatarsals 2-4. Insertion. Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe. Action. Adducts great toe. Assists in arch support. Innervation. Lateral plantar nerve from tibial nerve: S2,S3. Blood Supply. 1st plantar metatarsal artery.
