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musculus adductor hallucis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun musculus adductor hallucis has 1 sense
  1. musculus adductor hallucis - the adductor muscle of the great toe
    --1 is a kind of
    adductor, adductor muscle

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Musculus Adductor Hallucis

Description

Musculus Adductor Hallucis refers to a muscle located in the foot that plays a vital role in controlling the movement of the big toe. It is one of the intrinsic muscles of the foot, responsible for adducting the big toe towards the other toes.

Senses

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the musculus adductor hallucis is a muscle of the foot that runs along the inner side of the foot. It originates from the metatarsal bones and inserts on the proximal phalanx of the big toe.

Example Sentence: The musculus adductor hallucis contracts to bring the big toe closer to the other toes during walking.

Sense 2: Injury

Injury to the musculus adductor hallucis can occur due to overuse or strain. It can lead to pain, inflammation, and difficulty in moving the big toe.

Example Sentence: The athlete was unable to participate in the marathon due to a torn musculus adductor hallucis.

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