flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle of footmedical dictionary

Origin, base of metatarsal bone of the little toe and sheath of musculus peroneus longus; insertion, lateral surface of base of proximal phalanx of little toe; action, flexes the proximal phalanx of the little toe; nerve supply, lateral plantar.

Synonyms: musculus flexor digiti minimi brevis pedis, short flexor muscle of little toe.

(05 Mar 2000)