Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
| Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
| - FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS - | |
| ORIGIN: | Lower two thirds of posterior fibula between median crest and posterior border, lower intermuscular septum and aponeurosis of flexor digitorum longus |
| INSERTION: | Base of distal phalanx of big toe and slips to medial two tendons of flexor digitorum longus |
| ACTION: | Flexes distal phalanx of big toe, flexes foot at ankle, supports medial longitudinal arch |
| NERVE: | Tibial nerve (S2, 3) |