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) |