FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

Flexor Digitorum Longus muscle

Origin of Flexor Digitorum Longus

Posterior surface of tibia distal to popliteal line.

Insertion of Flexor Digitorum Longus

Splits into four slips after passing through medial intermuscular septum of plantar surface of foot; these slips then insert on plantar surface of bases of 2nd - 5th distal phalanges.

Muscle Action/Function of Flexor Digitorum Longus

Flexes toes 2 - 5; also helps in plantar flexion of ankle.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Flexor Digitorum Longus

Muscular branch of posterior tibial artery.

Flexor Digitorum Longus Video

Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle

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