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 / peroneal muscles.  
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.

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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 / peroneal muscles.

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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]

Peroneo largo.jpg

- 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]

Peroneal Tendinopathy

Peroneal tendon subluxation

Assessment[edit | edit source]

Peroneus longus and brevis tests

Treatment[edit | edit source]

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Resources[edit | edit source]

  1. 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]
  2. ReBalance Physiotherapy. Day -69: Peroneal Strengthening. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xpwd5gTzXw [last accessed: 17/6/18]
  3. Tim Trevail. Dry Needling: Peroneus Longus & Brevis. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON0s8OFXfOs [last accessed: 17/6/18]