extensor hallucis longus

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Introduction

Muscle of anterior compartment of the leg.

Origin

anterior surface of the fibula & interosseous membrane

Insertion

Action

extends 1st (great) toe

Innervation

deep fibular nerve

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999