Extensor hallucis longus muscle

Musculus extensor digiti I [hallucis] longus

  • Synonym: Long extensor muscle of first digit

Definition

Origin: Arises on the cranial border of the fibula between the proximal and the middle third, and on the interosseous membrane cranial to the peroneus brevis.

Insertion: Digit 1 and 2.

Action: Extension of digit 1 and 2.

Nerve: Peroneus profundus.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS