Lateral Compartment of the Lower Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Fibularis longus (origin)
A
proximal 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula
2
Q
Fibularis longus (insertion)
A
base of 1st metatarsal, medial cuneiform
3
Q
Fibularis longus (action)
A
eversion and weak plantar flexion of the ankle
4
Q
Fibularis longus (innervation)
A
superficial peroneal nerve
5
Q
Fibularis longus (blood supply)
A
peroneal artery
6
Q
Fibularis brevis (origin)
A
distal 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula
7
Q
Fibularis brevis (insertion)
A
dorsal surface of tuberosity on lateral side of 5th metatarsal
8
Q
Fibularis brevis (action)
A
eversion, weak plantar flexion of the ankle
9
Q
Fibularis brevis (innervation)
A
superficial peroneal nerve
10
Q
Fibularis brevis (blood supply)
A
branches of tibial and peroneal arteries