Flexor digitorum [digitalis] superficialis muscle

Musculus flexor digitorum [digitalis] superficialis

  • Related terms: Flexor digitalis superficialis muscle; Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle

Definition

Origin: Lateral supracondylar tuberosity of the femur and the lateral sesamoid.

Insertion: Colaterally on the tuber calcanei, distal metatarsophalangeal joints.

Action: Flexion of the digits, extension and fixation of the tarsus, flexion of the stifle.

Nerve: Tibialis

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