Lateral Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 2 muscles of the literal leg
A
Perineal longus and peroneal brevis
2
Q
What are the origins of the Peroneal longus muscle?
A
Superior lateral fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
3
Q
What are the insertions of the peroneal longus?
A
Middle cuneiform and palmar base of 1st metatarsal
4
Q
What are the functions of the peroneal longus?
A
Plantarflexion, eversion and maintains the arch of the foot
5
Q
What is the origin of the peroneal brevis?
A
Inferior lateral fibula
6
Q
What is the insertion of the peroneal brevis muscle?
A
5th metatarsal
7
Q
What are the functions of the peroneal brevis muscle?
A
Plantarflexion and eversion
8
Q
What is the innervation of the lateral leg?
A
Superficial peroneal nerve
