MUSCLES OF THE 3RD PLANTAR LAYER OF THE FOOT

Question 1

Attachments of the: Flexor hallucis brevis

Answer 1

cuboid and lateral cuneform

to the proximal phalanx of the great toe

Question 2

Attachments of the: Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Answer 2

base of 5th metatarsal

to the proximal phalanx of the 5th toe

Question 3

Attachments of the: Adductor hallucis

Answer 3

bases of 2nd to 4th metatarsals & plantar ligaments of the 2nd to 4th MTP joints

to base of proximal phalanx of great toe

Question 4

Functions of the: Flexor Hallucis brevis

Answer 4

flexes MTP of big toe

Question 5

Functions of the: Flexor Digiti minimi brevis

Answer 5

flexes MTP of 5th toe

arch support

Question 6

Functions of the: Adductor hallucis

Answer 6

adduct big toe

ARch support