Medical Definition of Flexor digitorum brevis
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Origin, medial tubercle of calcaneus and central portion of plantar fascia; insertion, middle phalanges of four lateral toes by tendons perforated by those of the flexor longus; action, flexes lateral four toes; nerve supply, medial plantar.
Synonym: musculus flexor digitorum brevis, musculus flexor brevis digitorum, short flexor muscle of toes.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flexor Digitorum Brevis
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