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Abductor hallucis

Etymology:

From L. abducere: “to lead away” [from ab (“away”) + ducere (“to lead”)] + L. hallux: "big toe"

Definition:

An intrinsic muscle of the foot that functions to lead the big toe away from the foot via abduction and flexion. 


The abductor hallucis muscle is located in the medial border of the foot and contributes to form the prominence that is observed on the region. It is inserted behind on the tuberosity of the calcaneus, the flexor retinaculum, and the plantar aponeurosis.

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