Description:
Origin:
Plantar surface of the base and medial sides of the shaft of the metatarsal bones 3, 4, and 5
Insertion:
Medial side of the base of the proximal phalanges and extensor expansion of digits 3, 4, and 5
Actions:
Abducts toes
Nerve supply:
Lateral plantar nerve
Blood supply:
Branches of the posterior tibial artery