Name

Abductor hallucis

Pronunciation

(ab-DUK-tor Ha-loo-sus)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Medial process of calcaneal tuberosity

Flexor retinaculum

Plantar aponeurosis

Medial intermuscular septum

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Medial aspect of base of proximal phalanx of hallux (big toe)

Action/Relevance

Flexes the big toe (primary action)

May assist to abduct the big toe

Innervation

Medial plantar nerve (L5, S1)

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