Origin
Calcaneus bone.
Insertion
Proximal phalanx of the great toe.
Blood supply
Dorsalis pedis artery, peroneal artery, lateral tarsal arteries, anterior lateral malleolar artery.
Nerve supply
Deep peroneal nerve.
Action
It helps to extend the big toe.
Disease/Injury
These muscles may get injured due to sprain or tendon tear. It mostly occurs during running or slipping on ice.
Muscle Exercise
You can practice toe raises exercise to strengthen this muscle. Simply raise the toe up and down. You can also use resistance band to do this.
Interesting facts
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