Extensor Hallucis Brevis

Description

Extensor digitorum brevis and extensor hallucis brevis illustration

General

• Muscle which helps with extension of great toe
• Some anatomists think it is part of the Extensor Digitorum Brevis muscle

Origin

• Calcaneus

Insertion

• Proximal Phalanx of 1st digit

Actions

• Extends the great toe

Vascular Supply

• Branches of Dorsalis Pedis Artery

Innervation

• Lateral terminal branch of Deep Peroneal Nerve

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

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

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