Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
| Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
| - FLEXOR HALLUCIS BREVIS - | |
| ORIGIN: | Cuboid, lateral cuneiform and tibialis posterior insertion over the two remaining cuneiforms |
| INSERTION: | Medial tendon to medial side of base of proximal phalanx of big toe. Lateral tendon to lateral side of same, both via sesamoids |
| ACTION: | Flexes metatarsophalangeal joint of big toe. Supports medial longitudinal arch |
| NERVE: | Medial plantar nerve (S2, 3) |