Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS - | |
ORIGIN: | Posterior shaft of tibia below soleal line and by broad aponeurosis from fibula |
INSERTION: | Base of distal phalanges of lateral four toes |
ACTION: | Flexes distal phalanges of lateral four toes and foot at ankle. Supports lateral longitudinal arch |
NERVE: | Tibial nerve (S1, 2) |