Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus Muscle: Difference between revisions
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''fibularis longus''' (also known as peroneus longus) lies superficially at the lateral part of the lower leg. It is one of the three fibularis muscles. | |||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
Upper part of lateral surface of shaft of fibula | |||
=== Insertion === | === Insertion === | ||
First metatarsal, medial cuneiform | |||
=== Nerve === | === Nerve === | ||
Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve | |||
=== Artery === | === Artery === | ||
Fibular (peroneal) artery | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
The fibularis longus everts and plantarflexes the foot. | |||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The fibularis longus (also known as peroneus longus) lies superficially at the lateral part of the lower leg. It is one of the three fibularis muscles.
Origin[edit | edit source]
Upper part of lateral surface of shaft of fibula
Insertion[edit | edit source]
First metatarsal, medial cuneiform
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve
Artery[edit | edit source]
Fibular (peroneal) artery
Function[edit | edit source]
The fibularis longus everts and plantarflexes the foot.
