5 – The medial plantar nerve branch of the tibial nerve

The medial plantar nerve descends postero-inferior to the medial malleolus

It innervates the skin over the medial aspect of the sole of the foot

The nerve branches cross over to the dorsum of the toes to supply the nail beds

The medial plantar nerve distribute sensory branches to the tarsal and metatarsal joints

The medial plantar nerve supplies some of the flexor muscles of the foot

The medial plantar nerve of foot is analogous to the median nerve in the hand