Name
Pronunciation
(ab-DUK-tor DIJ-I-ti MIN-I-mi)
Origin/Proximal Attachment
Lateral & medial processes of calcaneal tuberosity
Plantar aponeurosis
Lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion/Distal Attachment
Lateral aspect of base of proximal phalanx of 5th (small) toe
Action/Relevance
Abducts 5th toe
Assists to flex 5th toe
Innervation
Lateral plantar nerve (S2, 3)
Notes
Muscle for abduction and flexion of the fifth toe. Origin: lateral aspect of calcaneus and plantar fascia. Insertion: lateral aspect of the base of proximal phalanx of fifth toe.