Abductor hallucis muscle
| Abductor hallucis muscle | |
|---|---|
First layer of muscles of the sole of the foot (abductor hallucis visible at lower right) | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Medial process of calcaneal tuberosity, Plantar aponeurosis, Flexor retinaculum |
| Insertion | Medial aspect of base of 1st phalanx of hallux |
| Artery | Medial plantar artery |
| Nerve | Medial plantar nerve |
| Actions | Abducts hallux |
| Antagonist | Adductor hallucis muscle |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus abductor hallucis |
| TA98 | A04.7.02.056 |
| TA2 | 2672 |
| FMA | 37448 |
| 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.