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Flexor hallucis longus

(Science: anatomy, muscle) origin, lower two-thirds of posterior surface of fibula; insertion, base of distal phalanx of great toe; action, flexes great toe; nerve supply, medial plantar.

Synonym: musculus flexor hallucis longus, long flexor Muscle of great toe, musculus flexor longus hallucis.