At the foot there is skeletal musculature like at the other body parts. These foot muscles are divided topographically into the muscles of the back of the foot (dorsum pedis) and the sole of the foot (planta pedis). Furthermore, the muscles of the sole of the foot are divided into the muscles of the big … Foot Muscles
Long muscles of the back of the foot The longer muscles of the foot are characterized by the fact that they have a very long course and their long tendons run over the back of the foot to the toes. Since they are located outside the foot and have their origin there as well, they … Long muscles of the back of the foot | Foot Muscles
Muscles of the sole of the foot Among the muscles in this area is the abductor of the big toe, the abductor hallucis muscle. This muscle originates from the front side of the heel at the lower surface and moves to the sesamoid bone of a metatarsal and to the base of the base joint … Muscles of the sole of the foot | Foot Muscles
Small toe musculature In the area of the little toe there are also own muscles, which serve for the movement of the little toe. There lies, among other things, the small toe counterpart, which is also called M. opponens digiti minimi in medical terminology. After excitation by the corresponding nerve, this muscle performs a coherent … Small toe musculature | Foot Muscles
