Plantar Digital Nerves
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Mar 11th, 2025
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The plantar digital nerves of the great toes stem from the common digital nerve, pierce the plantar aponeurosis and send a branch to the flexor hallucis brevis. They are also distributed to the skin on the inside of the big toe.
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