Muscle Atlas
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Origin: Inferior 2/3 of posterior surface of fibula, lower part of interosseous membrane
Insertion: Plantar surface of base of distal phalanx of great toe
Action: Flexes great toe, helps to supinate ankle, and is a very weak plantar flexor of ankle
Innervation: Tibial nerve (S2, S3)
Arterial Supply: Muscular branch of peroneal and posterior tibial artery
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Insertion: Plantar surface of base of distal phalanx of great toe
Action: Flexes great toe, helps to supinate ankle, and is a very weak plantar flexor of ankle
Innervation: Tibial nerve (S2, S3)
Arterial Supply: Muscular branch of peroneal and posterior tibial artery
The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington. They may not be utilized, reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the University of Washington.
Receiving a license to use these images is generally quite easy, particularly for academic and scholarly purposes. For more information see the Musculoskeletal Atlas Express Licensing Page.