ADDUCTOR POLLICIS PEDIS
\ɐdˈʌktə pˈɒlɪsˌɪs pˈɛdɪz], \ɐdˈʌktə pˈɒlɪsˌɪs pˈɛdɪz], \ɐ_d_ˈʌ_k_t_ə p_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_s p_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_z]\
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Arises by a long, thin tendon, from the under part of the os calcis, from the os cuboides, os cuneiforme externum, and from the root of the metatarsal bone of the second toe. It is divided into two fleshy portions, and is inserted into the external sesamoid bone, and root of the metatarsal bone of the great toe. Bichat has given the general name, Adduc'tors, to those of the interosseous muscles of the hand or foot, which perform the action of adduction.
By Robley Dunglison
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