Summary Flexor digitorum longus Origin Posterior surface of tibia distal to popliteal line Insertion 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 Action Flexes toes 2 - 5; also helps in plantar flexion of ankle Innervation Tibial nerve (S2, S3) Arterial supply Muscular branch of posterior tibial artery
Flexor digitorum longus summary OBC What is the origin? Origin Posterior surface of tibia distal to popliteal line Show Bullets