Flexor Toes Long

The long toe flexor (lat. m. f. digitorum longus pedis, pna, bna, jna) is one of the muscles of the human foot.

It arises from the anterior surface of the tibia. The tendon of this muscle runs in the foot tunnel behind the medial malleolus. In the tarsal area it is divided into 4 tendons, which are attached to the main phalanges of the 2-5 toes.

The main function is flexion of 2-5 toes and plantar flexion of the foot.

The muscle is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve.

Blood supply occurs through the anterior tibial artery.

The long toe flexor (Flexor digitorum longus) is a muscle that is located on the front surface of the foot. It is responsible for flexing the big, index and middle toes.

The flexor toes longus has two heads: superficial and deep. The superficial head starts from the medial surface of the patella, and the deep head starts from the lateral surface of the tibia. They then join to form a common tendon that runs through the foot and ends on the dorsum of the big toe.

The function of the flexor toe longus is to flex the three toes at the first interphalangeal joint. It works together with other foot muscles such as the flexor hallucis and extensor hallucis to ensure full flexion of the foot.

In addition, the flexor toe longus muscle may be involved in other movements such as calf raising and walking. However, if it is damaged or weak, you may have trouble bending your toes, which can lead to discomfort and pain.

To prevent injuries and diseases of this muscle, it is necessary to monitor its condition and perform exercises to strengthen the muscles of the foot and lower leg. It is also important to choose the right shoes and use orthotics to support your feet and prevent deformities.