extensor hallucis brevis

extensor hallucis brevis definition - medical

extensor hal·lu·cis brevis (hălˈo͞o-sĭs, -kĭs)

noun
The medial belly of the short extensor muscle of the toes, whose tendon is inserted into the base of the proximal phalanx of the big toe.

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