PLANTAR INTEROSSEI

ORIGIN
Inferomedial shafts of 3rd , 4th and 5th metatarsals (single heads)
INSERTION
Medial sides of bases of proximal phalanges with slips to dorsal extensor expansions of 3rd, 4th and 5th toes
ACTION
Adduct 3rd 4th and 5th toes to axis of 2nd toe, Assist lumbricals in extending interphalangeal joints while flexing metatarsal phalangeal joints
NERVE
Deep branch of lateral plantar nerve (S2,3)