Abductor hallucis muscle

Abductor hallucis muscle
First layer of muscles of the sole of the foot (abductor hallucis visible at lower right)
Details
OriginMedial process of calcaneal tuberosity, Plantar aponeurosis, Flexor retinaculum
InsertionMedial aspect of base of 1st phalanx of hallux
ArteryMedial plantar artery
NerveMedial plantar nerve
ActionsAbducts hallux
AntagonistAdductor hallucis muscle
Identifiers
Latinmusculus abductor hallucis
TA98A04.7.02.056
TA22672
FMA37448
Anatomical terms of muscle

The abductor hallucis muscle is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It participates in the abduction and flexion of the great toe.