Dorsal interossei of the foot
In human anatomy, the dorsal interossei of the foot are four muscles situated between the metatarsal bones.
| Dorsal interossei muscles | |
|---|---|
The Interossei dorsales. Left foot. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | metatarsals |
| Insertion | proximal phalanges |
| Nerve | lateral plantar nerve |
| Actions | abduct toes |
| Antagonist | Plantar interossei muscles |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculi interossei dorsales pedis |
| TA98 | A04.7.02.070 |
| TA2 | 2686 |
| FMA | 37457 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
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