Medical Definition of Adductor hallucis
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Origin, by two heads, the transverse head from the capsules of the lateral four metatarsophalangeal joints and the oblique head from the lateral cuneiform and bases of the third and fourth metatarsal bones; insertion, lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe; action, adducts great toe; nerve supply, lateral plantar.
Synonym: musculus adductor hallucis, adductor muscle of great toe.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Adductor Hallucis
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