Abductor Digiti Minimi of the Foot

Description

Names

• Abductor Digiti Minimi of the Foot
• Abductor Digiti Quinti

General

• Unipennate muscle on the sole of the foot
• Component of the 1st layer of the intrinsic foot muscles
• Functions to abduct the 5th digit, helps flex the 5th toe

Origin

• Calcaneal tuberosity, plantar aponeurosis

Insertion

• Base of proximal phalanx of digit 5, Fifth Metatarsal

Innervation

• Lateral Plantar Nerve

Vascular Supply

• Lateral Plantar Artery

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Foot And Ankle Anatomy
• Foot Pain (Main)
• Physical Exam Foot

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