Lateral leg

Question 1

Origin of fibularis longus

Answer 1

Superior and lateral surface of fibula

Lateral tibial condyle

Question 2

Where does the fibularis longus tendon cross at ankle

Answer 2

Posterior to lateral malleolus

Question 3

Insertion of fibularis longus

Answer 3

Medial side of:
Medial cuneiform
Base of metatarsal 1

Question 4

Action of fibularis longus

Answer 4

Eversion and plantarflexion of foot

Supports lateral and transverse arches of foot

Question 5

Innervation of lateral leg muscles

Answer 5

Superficial fibular nerve (L4-S1)

Question 6

Origin of fibularis brevis

Answer 6

Inferior and lateral surface of fibular shaft

Question 7

Where does the fibularis brevis tendon cross at the ankle

Answer 7

Posterior to lateral malleolus

Passes over calcaneus and cuboidal bones

Question 8

Insertion of fibularis brevis

Answer 8

Tubercle of metatarsal 5

Question 9

Action of fibularis brevis

Answer 9

Eversion of foot

Question 10

Where can the common fibular nerve be located in dissection of lateral leg

Answer 10

In gap between parts of fibularis longus that originate from fibular head and neck

Question 11

Muscles of lateral leg

Answer 11

Fibularis longus 
Fibularis brevis 
(Also called peroneal longus and brevis)