flexor hallucis brevis muscle

flexor digit I brevis

A muscle that originates from the cuboid bone and divides into two portions, which are inserted into the medial and lateral sides of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe, a sesamoid bone being present in each tendon at its insertion.

Type Bone
Parent Structure flexor muscle
Latin Name flexor digit I brevis
FMA ID 37449

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the flexor hallucis brevis muscle?
A muscle that originates from the cuboid bone and divides into two portions, which are inserted into the medial and lateral sides of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe, a sesamoid bone being present in each tendon at its insertion.
What is the Latin name for the flexor hallucis brevis muscle?
The Latin name for the flexor hallucis brevis muscle is flexor digit I brevis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.