abductor hallucis (muscle)


ab·duc·tor hal·lu·cis (mus·cle)

[TA] muscle of third layer of plantar muscles; origin, medial process of calcaneal tuberosity, flexor retinaculum, and plantar aponeurosis; insertion, medial side of proximal phalanx of great toe; action, abducts great toe; nerve supply, medial plantar. Synonym(s): musculus abductor hallucis [TA], abductor muscle of great toe