Healy Leg Flashcards
Peroneous brevis Origin
Distal two thirds of lateral surface of fibula
Peroneous brevis Insertion
Dorsal surface of base of fifth metatarsal
Peroneous brevis innervation
Superficial peroneal, Eversion/weak plantar flexion of foot
Peroneous longus Origin
Distal two thirds of lateral surface of fibula
Peroneous longus Insertion
Base of first metatarsal; medial cuneiform
Peroneous longus Innervation
Superficial peroneal; Eversion/weak plantar flexion of foot
Extensor digitorum longus Origin
Lateral condyle of tibia;
proximal three fourths of anterior surface of fibula;
interosseous membrane and crural fascia
Extensor digitorum longus Insertion
middle and distal phalanges of lateral four toes
Extensor digitorum longus Innervation
Deep peroneal Nerve;
Extension of four lateral toes;
dorsiflexion and eversion of foot
Tibialis anterior Origin
Lateral condyle of tibia;
proximal two thirds of lateral surface of tibia;
interosseous membrane;
deep fascia of leg
Tibialis anterior Insertion (2)
medial cuneiform
base of first metatarsal
Tibialis anterior Innervation
Deep peroneal; Inversion and dorsiflexion of foot
Plantaris Origin
Lateral epicondyle of femur
Plantaris Insertion
Calcaneus (anteromedial to tendocalcaneus)
Plantaris Innervation
Tibial nerve; Weak plantar flexion of foot & leg
