The big toe abductor
Abductor hallucis · musculus abductor hallucis
A muscle along the inner sole that moves the big toe away from the others and supports the arch.
What it does
The abductor hallucis runs along the inner edge of the sole from the heel to the base of the big toe. It pulls the big toe away from the second toe and helps support the inner arch. Nerves and vessels to the sole pass beneath it.
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