Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus Muscle
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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.
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]
- ↑ 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]
