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The Adductor hallucis (adductor obliquus hallucis) arises by two heads—oblique and transverse and is responsible for adducting the big toe. It has two heads, both are innervated by the lateral plantar nerve.
The abductor hallucis muscle is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It participates in the abduction and flexion of the great 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.
Nov 3, 2023 · Abductor hallucis is a small and slender, but powerful muscle that has three origin points and one insertion. It originates from the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity , plantar aponeurosis and the superficial layer of flexor retinaculum.
Abductor Hallucis belongs to the superficial layer of the plantar foot muscles, alongside the Flexor Digitorum Brevis and Abductor Digiti Minimi. It contributes to the soft tissue prominence on the medial side of the sole.
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