Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus Muscle
Original Editor - Jenny Lim Top Contributors - Jenny Lim, Beverly Klinger, Vidya Acharya, Patti Cavaleri, Kim Jackson, Leana Louw and Oyemi Sillo
Top Contributors - Jenny Lim, Beverly Klinger, Vidya Acharya, Patti Cavaleri, Kim Jackson, Leana Louw and Oyemi Sillo
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.
