Anterior/ Lateral Leg & Dorsum Of Foot Flashcards
Name the muscles in the lateral compartment
2 muscles: Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis
Which nerve innervates the lateral compartment?
Superficial Peroneal Nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Function of Peroneus Brevis
Eversion of the foot
Function of Peroneus Longus
Eversion of the foot and some plantarflexion of foot
Attachments of Peroneus Brevis
Originates: Lower 2/3 of Lateral Fibula shaft
Insertion: Lateral tubercle at bade of 5th metatarsal
Attachments of Peroneus Longus
Originates: Head and Lateral 2/3 of Fibula shaft
Insertion: Base of 1st metatarsal and medial cuniform
Name the muscles in the Anterior Compartment
4 Muscles: Tibialis Anterior, Peroneus Tertius, Extensor Digitorum Longus and Extensor Hallucis Longus
Which nerve innervates the anterior compertment?
Deep Peroneal Nerve (L4,L5)
Function of Tibialis Anterior
Dorsiflexion and inversion of foot, support at medial arch
Function of Extensor Hallucis Longus
Extension of hallux (big toe) and dorsiflexion of foot
Function of Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extension of toes and dorsiflexion of foot
Function of Peroneus Tertius
Dorsiflexion and assists in eversion of foot
Attachments of Tibialis Anterior
Origin: Lateral condyle of Tibia, interosseus membrane and Lateral Tibial surface
Insertion: Medial and inferior surfaces of medial cuniform and adjacent surfaces on base of 1st metatarsal
Attachments of Extensor Hallucis Longus
Origin: middle anterior surface of Fibula and interosseus membrane
Insertion: Dorsal aspect of distal Phalanx of Hallux
Attachments of Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin: lateral tibial condyle, superior 3/4 of medial surface of Fibula, interosseous membrane
Insertion: Medial and Distal phalanges of lateral 4 digits