6 – The lateral plantar nerve branch of the tibial nerve

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

It supplies some of the flexor muscles of the foot besides giving cutaneous branches to the lateral side of the sole of the foot

Branches from the lateral plantar nerve cross over to the dorsum of the toes to supply the nail bed

The lateral plantar nerve also contributes to the sensory innervation of some of the the tarsal and metatarsal joints

The lateral plantar nerve in the foot is analogous to the ulnar nerve in the hand