Description
The muscles of the foot are a group of muscles that both originate from and insert onto structures within the foot. They are involved in the fine motor movements of the foot.
For classification purposes, the muscles of the foot are divided into two distinct groups:
- muscles of dorsum of foot;
- muscles of plantar part of foot.
Related parts of the anatomy
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Foot Muscle
The extrinsic foot muscles are those whose muscle bellies reside proximal to the foot, but tendons directly insert into the bones and ligaments.
