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- The adductor hallucis inserts on the lateral aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the hallux.
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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 · Adductor hallucis consists of the two heads; oblique and transverse. They have different origins, but share a common insertion. The oblique head consists of lateral and medial parts. Both parts originate from the bases of metatarsal bones 2-4, cuboid, lateral cuneiform bones and tendon of fibularis longus.
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Origin: Medial process of calcaneus, flexor retinaculum, plantar aponeurosis. Insertion: Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of first digit. Nerve: Plantar nerve. Action: Adducts hallux.
Jan 3, 2022 · Summary. Adductor hallucis. Origin. Oblique: second to fourth metatarsal. Insertion. Proximal phalanx of great toe (lateral side) Action. Adduct great toe. Innervation.
- Adduct great toe
- Proximal phalanx of great toe (lateral side)
- Lateral plantar nerve
- Oblique: second to fourth metatarsal
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.
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Action: Adducts great toe at its metatarsophalangeal joint. Innervation: Deep branch of lateral plantar nerve (S2-S3). Arterial Supply: Medial and lateral plantar arteries, deep plantar arch, and plantar metatarsal arteries.
Feb 12, 2018 · Origin. Oblique: second to fourth metatarsal. Insertion. Proximal phalanx of great toe (lateral side) Action. Adduct great toe. Innervation. Lateral plantar nerve. Arterial Supply.