- Origin:
- the forepart medial aspect of calcaneus; lateral talocalcaneal ligament;
- the EHB travels over the dorsum of the metatarsal head;
- Insertion:
- dorsal surface of the base of proximal phalanx of hallux;
- Nerve Supply:
- Deep
peroneal,
L4,
L5,
S1;
- See
Innervation:
- Action:
Action: extends proximal phalanx of hallux;
Synergists:
Extensor Hallucis Longus;
(Note: the
Extensor Hallucis Brevis is the medial section of the extensor
digitorum brevis)
