Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus Muscle: Difference between revisions
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The ''' | 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 / peroneal muscles. | ||
{{#ev:youtube|v_0TSoPzd3A|500}} <ref> nabil ebraheim. Anatomy Of The Peroneus Longus Muscle - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0TSoPzd3A [last accessed 17/6/18] </ref> | {{#ev:youtube|v_0TSoPzd3A|500}} <ref> nabil ebraheim. Anatomy Of The Peroneus Longus Muscle - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0TSoPzd3A [last accessed 17/6/18] </ref> | ||
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[[File:Peroneo_largo.jpg|left|frame]]- Everts and plantarflexes the foot. | [[File:Peroneo_largo.jpg|left|frame]]- Everts and plantarflexes the foot. | ||
- Maintains the transverse arch of the foot, due to how it crosses the sole of the foot | - Maintains the transverse arch of the foot, due to how it crosses the sole of the foot. | ||
- Steadies the leg on the foot by drawing on the lateral leg, and stops it from collapsing medially. | - Steadies the leg on the foot by drawing on the lateral leg, and stops it from collapsing medially. |
Revision as of 10:38, 17 June 2018
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 / peroneal 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]
- Everts and plantarflexes the foot.
- Maintains the transverse arch of the foot, due to how it crosses the sole of the foot.
- Steadies the leg on the foot by drawing on the lateral leg, and stops it from collapsing medially.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Assessment[edit | edit source]
Peroneus longus and brevis tests
Treatment[edit | edit source]
[2] | [3] |
Resources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ nabil ebraheim. Anatomy Of The Peroneus Longus Muscle - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0TSoPzd3A [last accessed 17/6/18]
- ↑ ReBalance Physiotherapy. Day -69: Peroneal Strengthening. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xpwd5gTzXw [last accessed: 17/6/18]
- ↑ Tim Trevail. Dry Needling: Peroneus Longus & Brevis. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON0s8OFXfOs [last accessed: 17/6/18]