Lateral compartment of leg Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of fibularis longus?
A
Upper lateral surface of fibula.
2
Q
What is the origin of fibularis brevis?
A
Lower two thirds of lateral surface of fibula
3
Q
What is the insertion of fibularis longus?
A
Base of first metatarsal and medial cuneiform
4
Q
What is the insertion of fibularis brevis?
A
Base of fifth metatarsal
5
Q
What is the common innervation of the lateral compartment?
A
Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1, S2) Mainly L5, S1
6
Q
What is the action of fibularis longus?
A
Plantarflexion of foot and Eversion of foot
7
Q
What is the action of fibularis brevis?
A
Eversion of foot
