Muscles of Sole of Foot- 3rd layer

Question 0

Insertion of Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Answer 0

Both sides of base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit

Question 1

Origin of Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Answer 1

Plantar surfaces of cuboid and lateral cuneiform

Question 2

Innervation of Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Answer 2

Medial plantar nerve (S2, S3)

Question 3

Action of Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Answer 3

Flexes proximal phalanx of 1st digit

Question 4

Origin of Adductor Hallucis

Answer 4

Oblique Head: Bases of metatarsals 2-4

Transverse Head: plantar ligaments of 3rd-5th metatarsophalangeal joints

Question 5

Insertion of Adductor Hallucis

Answer 5

Tendons of both heads attach to lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit

Question 6

Innervation of Adductor Hallucis

Answer 6

Deep branch of lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)

Question 7

Action of Adductor Hallucis

Answer 7

Adducts 1st digit; assists in maintaining transverse arch of foot

Question 8

Origin of Flexor digiti minimi brevis

Answer 8

Base of 5th metatarsal

Question 9

Insertion of Flexor digiti minimi brevis

Answer 9

Base of proximal phalanx of 5th digit

Question 10

Innervation of Flexor digiti minimi brevis

Answer 10

Superficial branch of lateal plantar nerve (S2, S3)

Question 11

Action of Flexor Digiti minimi brevis

Answer 11

Flexes proximal phalanx of 5th digit