Lateral Compartment of Leg Flashcards

1
Q

Peroneus Longus

A

O:
Head and superior 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula

I:
Base of 1st metatarsal
Medial cuneiform
(Plantar side)

A:
Everts foot
Weakly plantarflexes
Tendon supports the transverse, medial and lateral longitudinal arches

N:
Superficial fibular n L5, S1, S2

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Peroneus Brevis

A

O:
Inferior 2/3 of lateral fibula

I:
Dorsal surface of tuberosity on lateral base of 5th metatarsal

A:
Everts foot
Weakly plantarflexes

N:
Superficial fibular nerve L5, S1, S2q

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