Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS - | |
ORIGIN: | Oblique head: base of 2, 3, 4 metatarsals. Transverse head: plantar metatarsal ligaments and deep transverse ligament |
INSERTION: | Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of big toe and lateral sesamoid. |
ACTION: | Adducts and flexes metatarsophalangeal joint of big toe. Supports transverse arch |
NERVE: | Deep branch of lateral plantar nerve (S2, 3) |