Extensor Hallucis Longus
Extends big toe, assists in dorsiflexion of foot at ankle, weakly inverts foot. Located in the lower limb.
- Actions
- extends big toe, assists in dorsiflexion of foot at ankle, weakly inverts foot
- Origin
- middle portion of anterior surface of fibula, anterior surface of interosseous membrane
- Insertion
- dorsal side of base of distal phalanx of hallux
- Innervation
- deep fibular nerve
- Blood supply
- anterior tibial artery
Antagonists Flexor Hallucis LongusFlexor Hallucis Brevis