Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus Muscle: Difference between revisions
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The ''' | The '''Peroneal''' '''Longus''' (also known as Fibularis Longus) lies superficially at the lateral part of the lower leg. It is one of the three 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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== Function == | == Function == | ||
[[File:Peroneo_largo.jpg|left|frame]] | [[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. | |||
Steadies the leg on the foot by drawing on the lateral leg, and stops it from collapsing medially. | |||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
Revision as of 10:41, 17 June 2018
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Peroneal Longus (also known as Fibularis Longus) lies superficially at the lateral part of the lower leg. It is one of the three 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]
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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]
