Medical Definition of Flexor hallucis brevis
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Origin, medial surface of cuboid and middle and lateral cuneiform bones; insertion, by two tendons, embracing that of the flexor longus hallucis, into the sides of the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe; action, flexes great toe; nerve supply, medial and lateral plantar.
Synonym: musculus flexor hallucis brevis, musculus flexor brevis hallucis, short flexor muscle of great toe.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flexor Hallucis Brevis
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