Abductor hallucis is a fusiform muscle located superficially and medially in the foot. Following the classification of plantar foot muscles from superficial to deep, abductor hallucis comprises the first (most superficial) layer of muscles along with the flexor digitorum brevis and abductor digiti minimi. On the other hand, if the foot muscles are studied by groups from medial to lateral, this muscle belongs to the medial plantar muscles of the foot together with the flexor hallucis brevis and a