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flexor hallucis longus |
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flexor hallucis longus, the muscle that flexes the great toe. It is particularly active during the toe-off phase of walking when the body is propelled forward of the stance leg and the great toe is the last part of the foot to leave the ground. It can also contribute to plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint. It is innervated by the tibial nerve. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The muscles injected included flexor digitorum, extensor hallucis longus, and/or flexor hallucis longus. The posterior tibialis enables the foot to turn inward at the ankle and the flexor hallucis longus controls flexion or downward motion of the big toe. Passing under the first metatarsal, the tendon of the flexor hallucis longus muscle inserts on the distal phalanx. |
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