right flexor hallucis longus

Muscular

3D model: right flexor hallucis longus
right flexor hallucis longus
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In 3 atlases

Definition

one of the three deep muscles in the lower leg

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Relations

Origin
posterior surface of fibula, interosseous membrane of right leg
Insertion
distal phalanx of foot
Action
plantar flexion the ankle, flexion of the toes
Innervation
right tibial nerve

The 3D model shows 2 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.

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Identifiers

FMA
65014
Wikidata
Q66561330