flexor hallucis longus

flexor hallucis longus muscle

A deep muscle of the posterior compartment of the hindlimb that is innervated by the tibial nerve, arises from the fibula and insets in the distal phalanx of pedal digit 1.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure flexor muscle
Latin Name flexor hallucis longus muscle
FMA ID 22593

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the flexor hallucis longus?
A deep muscle of the posterior compartment of the hindlimb that is innervated by the tibial nerve, arises from the fibula and insets in the distal phalanx of pedal digit 1.
What is the Latin name for the flexor hallucis longus?
The Latin name for the flexor hallucis longus is flexor hallucis longus muscle.

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