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Muscles of Human Limbs
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This page is intended to list all muscles of biological human in upper and lower limbs area. Related findings are structured by other research themes.
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Coverage verified by:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book:Muscular_system
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_muscles_of_the_human_body
- https://www.msu.edu/user/vosskurt/Miscellaneous%20pages/musnvrt.htm
Contents
TARGET.TEA.HAND
Arms Vertebral column
(generated)
- *Deep Posterior Axioappendicular muscles*
* *[- levator claviculae muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalRoots C1-C4, upper cervical ventral spinal roots}; ACTION={lifts clavicle} * *Levator scapulae muscle* * *[- levator scapulae muscle, roots]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical nerve to scalene and levator scapulae muscles}; ACTION={Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula} * *[- levator scapulae muscle, scapular]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical dorsal scapular nerve}; ACTION={Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula} * *Rhomboid muscles* * *[- rhomboid major muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical dorsal scapular nerve}; ACTION={Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall} * *[- rhomboid minor muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical dorsal scapular nerve}; ACTION={Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
- *Superficial Posterior Axioappendicular muscles*
* *[- latissimus dorsi muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical middle subscapular nerve}; ACTION={pulls the forelimb dorsally and caudally} * *[- trapezius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesCranial accessory nerve, external}; ACTION={Descending (superior) part elevates; ascending (inferior) part depresses; and middle part (or all parts together) retracts scapula; descending and ascending parts act together to rotate glenoid cavity superiorly}
Thoracic walls
(generated)
- *[- pectoralis major muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical lateral pectoral nerve}; ACTION={Clavicular head: flexes the humerus. Sternocostal head: extends the humerus. As a whole, adducts and medially rotates the humerus. It also draws the scapula anteriorly and inferiorly}
- *[- pectoralis minor muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical medial pectoral nerve}; ACTION={stabilizes the scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall}
- *[- serratus anterior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical long thoracic nerve}; ACTION={Retracts the scapula and rotates it to depress the glenoid cavity. It also fixes the scapula to the thoracic wall}
- *[- sternalis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalTrunk thoracic and thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves, flexors}; ACTION={protract and stabilize scapula, assists in upward rotation}
- *[- subclavius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical subclavian nerve}; ACTION={depression of clavicle}
- *[- arm blood vessels]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical stellate ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami}; ACTION={ensures adequate flow of oxygenated blood to arms}
- *[- forearm blood vessels]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical middle cervical ganglion, sympathetic fibers, grey communicating rami}; ACTION={ensures adequate flow of oxygenated blood to hands and fingers}
- *[- wall of brachial artery smooth muscles]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, motor, vascular branches}; ACTION={provide a more or less steady supply of blood at normal pressure into the capillary beds}
Shoulder
(generated)
- *Deltoid muscle*; ACTION={shoulder abduction, flexioon and extension}
* *[- deltoid muscle, anterior]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, anterior branch}; ACTION={shoulder flexion} * *[- deltoid muscle, lateral and posterior]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, posterior branch}; ACTION={shoulder abduction, extension}
- *[- teres major muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical lower subscapular nerve}; ACTION={internal rotation of the humerus}
- *Rotator cuff*
* *[- infraspinatus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical suprascapular nerve}; ACTION={Lateral rotation of arm and Adduction of arm and stabilizes humerus} * *[- supraspinatus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical suprascapular nerve}; ACTION={abduction of arm and stabilizes humerus} * *[- teres minor muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, posterior branch}; ACTION={laterally rotates and adducts the arm} * *Subscapularis muscle* * *[- subscapularis muscle, lower]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical lower subscapular nerve}; ACTION={rotates medially humerus; stabilizes shoulder} * *[- subscapularis muscle, upper]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical upper subscapular nerve}; ACTION={rotates medially humerus; stabilizes shoulder}
Arm
(generated)
- *Arm, Anterior compartment*
* *[- biceps muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical musculocutaneous nerve, motor}; ACTION={flexes elbow and supinates forearm} * *[- brachialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical musculocutaneous nerve, motor}; ACTION={flexion at elbow joint} * *[- coracobrachialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical musculocutaneous nerve, motor}; ACTION={flexes and adducts humerus}
- *Arm, Posterior compartment*
* *[- anconeus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches}; ACTION={partly blended in with the triceps, which it assists in extension of the forearm. Stabilises the elbow and abducts the ulna during pronation} * *Triceps brachii muscle* * *[- articularis cubiti muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, motor}; ACTION={lifts capsule away from joint} * *[- triceps brachii muscle, axillary]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical axillary nerve, motor branch to triceps brachii}; ACTION={extends forearm, caput longum adducts shoulder} * *[- triceps brachii muscle, radial]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches}; ACTION={extends forearm, caput longum adducts shoulder}
Forearm
(generated)
- *Forearm, Anterior compartment*
* *Forearm, Anterior compartment, Deep* * *Flexor digitorum profundus muscle* * *[- flexor digitorum profundus muscle, interosseous]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, hand}; ACTION={flex hand, interphalangeal joints} * *[- flexor digitorum profundus muscle, ulnar]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, interossei}; ACTION={flex hand, interphalangeal joints} * *[- flexor pollicis longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, hand}; ACTION={flexion of the thumb} * *[- pronator quadratus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, anterior, deep muscles of forearm}; ACTION={pronates the forearm} * *Forearm, Anterior compartment, Superficial* * *[- flexor carpi radialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, superficial muscles in hand}; ACTION={flexion and abduction at wrist} * *[- flexor carpi ulnaris muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, muscular branches}; ACTION={flexion and adduction of wrist} * *[- flexor digitorum superficialis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, intermediate muscles of foream}; ACTION={flexor of fingers (primarily at proximal interphalangeal joints)} * *[- palmaris longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, superficial muscles in hand}; ACTION={wrist flexor} * *[- pronator teres muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, superficial muscles in foream}; ACTION={pronation of forearm, flexes elbow}
- *Forearm, Posterior compartment*
* *Forearm, Posterior compartment, Deep* * *Anatomical snuff box* * *[- abductor pollicis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={abduction, extension of thumb} * *[- extensor pollicis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={extension of thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint} * *[- extensor pollicis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={extension of the thumb (metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal)} * *[- extensor indicis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={extends index finger, wrist} * *[- supinator muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={supinates forearm} * *Forearm, Posterior compartment, Superficial* * *[- extensor carpi ulnaris muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={extends the little finger at all joints} * *[- extensor digiti minimi muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={extends and adducts the wrist} * *[- extensor digitorum muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical interosseous nerve of forearm, posterior}; ACTION={extension of hand and fingers} * *Mobile wad* * *[- brachioradialis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches}; ACTION={stabilizer of elbow joint} * *[- extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, deep branch before supinator}; ACTION={extensor at the wrist joint, abducts the hand at the wrist} * *[- extensor carpi radialis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical radial nerve, upper arm muscular branches}; ACTION={extensor and abductor of the hand at the wrist joint}
Hand
(generated)
- *Hand, Intermediate*
* *Interosseous muscles of the hand* * *[- dorsal interossei muscles of the hand]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, deep muscles}; ACTION={abduct finger} * *[- palmar interossei muscles]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, deep muscles}; ACTION={adduction} * *Lumbricals of the hand muscles* * *[- lumbricals of the hand muscles, median]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, lumbricals branches}; ACTION={flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints} * *[- lumbricals of the hand muscles, ulnar]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, adductor pollicis and lumbrical}; ACTION={flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints}
- *Lateral volar*
* *Thenar* * *Flexor pollicis brevis muscle* * *[- flexor pollicis brevis muscle, median]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, recurrent branch}; ACTION={flexion of thumb} * *[- flexor pollicis brevis muscle, ulnar]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, pollicis brevis}; ACTION={flexion of thumb} * *[- abductor pollicis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, recurrent branch}; ACTION={abduction of thumb} * *[- adductor pollicis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, adductor pollicis and lumbrical}; ACTION={adducts the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint} * *[- opponens pollicis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical median nerve, recurrent branch}; ACTION={opposition of the thumb}
- *Medial volar*
* *[- palmaris brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, superficial branch}; ACTION={wrinkle skin of palm} * *Hypothenar* * *[- abductor digiti minimi muscle of hand]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, deep muscles}; ACTION={abduction of little finger} * *[- flexor digiti minimi brevis of hand]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, flexor digiti minimi}; ACTION={flexes little finger} * *[- opponens digiti minimi muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalCervical ulnar nerve, superficial branch}; ACTION={draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb}
TARGET.TEA.LEG
Iliac region
(generated)
- *Iliopsoas muscle (psoas major, iliacus)*
* *[- iliacus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, flexor}; ACTION={flexes and rotates laterally thigh} * *[- psoas major muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve to psoas muscles}; ACTION={flexes and rotates laterally thigh} * *[- psoas minor muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve to psoas muscles}; ACTION={weak trunk flexor}
Buttocks
(generated)
- *Lateral rotator group muscles*
* *[- gemellus inferior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve of quadrate muscle of thigh}; ACTION={rotates laterally thigh} * *[- gemellus superior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, internal}; ACTION={rotates laterally thigh} * *[- obturator externus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper}; ACTION={adduct thigh, rotate laterally thigh} * *[- obturator internus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, internal}; ACTION={abducts rotates laterally thigh, and stabiliser of the hip during walking} * *[- piriformis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh piriform nerve}; ACTION={rotate laterally (outward) the thigh} * *[- quadratus femoris muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh nerve of quadrate muscle of thigh}; ACTION={lateral rotation of thigh}
- *[- gluteus maximus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, inferior}; ACTION={external rotation and extension of the hip joint, supports the extended knee through the iliotibial tract, chief antigravity muscle in sitting}
- *[- gluteus medius muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, superior}; ACTION={abduction of the hip; preventing adduction of the hip. Medial rotation of thigh}
- *[- gluteus minimus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, superior}; ACTION={Works in concert with gluteus medius: abduction of the hip; preventing adduction of the hip. Medial rotation of thigh}
- *[- tensor fasciae latae muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh gluteal nerve, superior}; ACTION={Thigh - flexion, medial rotation. Trunk stabilization}
Thigh
(generated)
- *Medial compartment of thigh*
* *Adductor muscles of the hip* * *Adductor magnus muscle* * *[- adductor magnus muscle, obturator]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper}; ACTION={adduction of hip} * *[- adductor magnus muscle, tibial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={adduction of hip} * *Adductor minimus muscle* * *[- adductor minimus muscle, obturator]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper}; ACTION={adduction and lateral rotation of thigh} * *[- adductor minimus muscle, tibial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={adduction and lateral rotation of thigh} * *[- adductor brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper}; ACTION={adduction of hip} * *[- adductor longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper}; ACTION={adduction of thigh} * *[- gracilis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, proper}; ACTION={flexes hip, knee} * *Pectineus muscle* * *[- pectineus muscle, femoral]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh}; ACTION={thigh - flexion, adduction, medial rotation} * *[- pectineus muscle, obturator]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh obturator nerve, accessory}; ACTION={thigh - flexion, adduction, medial rotation}
- *Thigh, Anterior compartment*
* *[- sartorius muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, flexor}; ACTION={flexion, lateral rotation and abduction of thigh; flexion and medial rotation of leg} * *Quadriceps femoris muscle* * *[- articularis genu muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor}; ACTION={pulling the suprapatellar bursa during extension of the knee} * *[- obliquus genu muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor}; ACTION={maintaining patella position and limiting injuries to the knee} * *[- rectus femoris muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor}; ACTION={knee extension; hip flexion} * *[- vastus intermedius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor}; ACTION={extends knee} * *[- vastus lateralis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor}; ACTION={extends and stabilizes knee} * *[- vastus medialis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalThigh femoral nerve, thigh, muscular branches, extensor}; ACTION={extends knee}
- *Thigh, Posterior compartment/Hamstring*
* *Biceps femoris muscle* * *[- biceps femoris muscle, peroneal]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot common peroneal nerve, articular branches}; ACTION={flexes knee joint, laterally rotates knee joint (when knee is flexed)} * *[- biceps femoris muscle, tibial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={extends hip joint (long head only)} * *[- semimembranosus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={hip extension, knee flexion} * *[- semitendinosus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={flex knee, extend hip joint}
Leg
(generated)
- *Leg, Anterior compartment*
* *[- extensor digitorum longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep}; ACTION={extension of toes and ankle} * *[- extensor hallucis longus muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep}; ACTION={Extends the big toe and assists in dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle. Also is a weak invertor} * *[- fibularis tertius muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep}; ACTION={dorsi flexes and everts foot} * *[- tibialis anterior muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep}; ACTION={dorsiflex and invert the foot}
- *Leg, Lateral compartment*
* *Peroneus muscles (Fibularis muscles)* * *[- fibularis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, superficial}; ACTION={plantarflexion, eversion} * *[- fibularis longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, superficial}; ACTION={plantarflexion, eversion}
- *Leg, Posterior compartment*
* *Leg, Posterior compartment, Deep* * *[- popliteus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches}; ACTION={medial rotation and flexion of knee} * *Tarsal tunnel* * *[- flexor digitorum longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial}; ACTION={primary action is flex digits} * *[- flexor hallucis longus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={flexes all joints of the Hallux, plantar flexion of the ankle joint} * *[- tibialis posterior muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches}; ACTION={inversion of the foot, plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle} * *Leg, Posterior compartment, Superficial* * *[- plantaris muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches}; ACTION={plantar flexes foot and flexes knee} * *Triceps surae muscles* * *[- accessory soleus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={plantar flexion} * *[- gastrocnemius muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve, muscular branches}; ACTION={plantar flexion, flexion of knee (minor)} * *[- soleus muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot tibial nerve}; ACTION={plantar flexion}
Foot
(generated)
- *Foot, Dorsal*
* *[- extensor digitorum brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep}; ACTION={extends digits 2, 3, and 4} * *[- extensor hallucis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={extensor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot fibular nerve, deep}; ACTION={extension of hallux}
- *Foot, Plantar*
* *1st layer* * *[- abductor digiti minimi muscle of foot]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral}; ACTION={flex and abduct the fifth toe} * *[- abductor hallucis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial}; ACTION={abducts hallux} * *[- flexor digitorum brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial}; ACTION={flexes lateral four toes} * *2nd layer* * *[- quadratus plantae muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral, deep branch}; ACTION={assists Flexor Digitorum Longus in flexion of DIP joints} * *Lumbrical muscle of foot* * *[- lumbrical muscle of foot, lateral]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral}; ACTION={flex proximal phalanges and extend middle and distal phalanges of lateral four digits} * *[- lumbrical muscle of foot, medial]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial, branches to LAFF muscles}; ACTION={flex proximal phalanges and extend middle and distal phalanges of lateral four digits} * *3rd layer* * *[- adductor hallucis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral}; ACTION={adducts hallux} * *[- flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle of foot]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral, digital branches branch}; ACTION={flex and adduct the fifth toe} * *[- flexor hallucis brevis muscle]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, medial, branches to LAFF muscles}; ACTION={flex hallux} * *4th layer* * *[- dorsal interossei muscles of the foot]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral}; ACTION={abduct toes} * *[- plantar interossei muscles]*; TYPE={flexor}; NERVES={HumanNervesSpinalFoot plantar nerve, lateral, digital branches branch}; ACTION={adduct toes}