Origin
Cuboid bone, lateral cuneiform bone.
Insertion
Proximal phalanx of great toe.
Blood supply
Medial plantar artery, first plantar metatarsal artery.
Nerve supply
Medial plantar nerve.
Action
It helps to bend the big toe.
Disease/Injury
Flexor hallucis brevis tendonitis may be caused due to overuse of the muscle.
Muscle Exercise
Exercise for those with heel pain: Before getting out of bed, stretch your foot by moving it up and down 10 times. Then while sitting on the bed, only move the ball with the arch of foot, then stand and do, and then wear your special supportive shoes and start walking. Never walk barefoot.
Interesting facts
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