Flexor digiti minimi brevis (foot)

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The flexor digiti minimi brevis of the foot lies under the 5th metatarsal bone.

Summary

  • origin: base of metatarsal V and related sheath of fibularis longus tendon
  • insertion: lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of 5 toe
  • action: flexes 5 toe at metatarsophalangeal joint
  • arterial supply: lateral plantar artery
  • innervation: lateral plantar nerve from tibial nerve