The big toe is moved by a combination of muscles in the foot.
Muscles Responsible for Big Toe Movement
Several muscles contribute to the movement of the big toe, allowing for flexion, abduction, and adduction. According to the provided reference, here's a breakdown:
- Flexor hallucis brevis: Flexes the big toe.
- Abductor hallucis: Abducts the big toe.
- Adductor hallucis: Adducts the big toe.
Essentially, these muscles work together to control the big toe's movements. The flexor hallucis brevis bends the toe downwards (flexion), the abductor hallucis moves the toe away from the other toes (abduction), and the adductor hallucis moves the toe towards the other toes (adduction). Other muscles in the foot control the movement of other toes.
