Extensor hallucis longus tendon
Tendo musculi extensoris hallucis longi
MuscularDeep musclesLegLeft and right
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- What it is
- Crosses the front of the ankle between the tendons of tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus and runs along the dorsum of the first metatarsal to the base of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
- Function
- Extends the great toe.
- Size
- About 15 cm long, 4 mm diameter.
- Clinical note
- Easily cut by lacerations on the top of the foot, leaving the big toe drooping.