Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Description

Illustration of flexor digitorum brevis

Origin

• Medial process of Calcaneal Tuberosity
• Plantar Aponeurosis
• Intermuscular septum

Insertion

• Middle Phalanges of toes 2-5

Actions

• Metatarsophalangeal joints 2-5: Toe flexion
• Supports longitudinal arch of foot

Vascular Supply

• Medial and lateral plantar arteries and plantar arch
• Plantar metatarsal and plantar digital arteries

Innervation

• Medial Plantar 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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