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The toes are controlled by both intrinsic foot muscles (muscles that originate from somewhere on the foot itself), and extrinsic muscles (muscles that originate from up in the calves), which together enable toe flexion and extension as shown below. However, it's important to note that toes 2-5 and the big toe are controlled independently of each other by separate muscles and tendons!
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Toe Flexion - All 5
Curling your toes down towards the bottom of your foot
Toe Flexion - Toes 2-5
Curling toes 2-5 down towards the bottom of your foot
Toe Flexion - Big Toe
Curling your big toe down towards the bottom of your foot
Toe Extension - Toes 2-5
Lifting toes 2-5 up towards the top of your foot
Big Toe Extension
Lifting your big toe up towards the top of your foot
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