MUSCLES OF THE SOLE OF THE FOOT. 275 



The great toe, like the thumb in the hand, enjoys an independent 

 action, and is provided with distinct muscles to perform its move- 

 ments. These movements are precisely the same as those of the other 

 toes, viz. : 



Flexion. Extension. 



Flexor longus pollicis, Extensor proprius pollicis, 



Flexor brevis pollicis. Extensor brevis digitorum. 



Adduction. Abduction. 



Adductor pollicis. Abductor pollicis. 



The only muscles excluded from this table are the lumbricales, four 

 small muscles, which, from their attachments to the tendons of the long 

 flexor, appear to be assistants to its action ; and the transversus 

 pedis, a small muscle placed transversely in the foot across the heads 

 of the metatarsal bones, which has for its office the drawing together 

 of the toes. 



