Lateral Leg Muscles

Question 1

Fibularis (Peroneal) Longus Origin

Answer 1

Superior and Lateral Surface of the Fibula and the Lateral Tibial Condyle.

Question 2

Describe the course of Fibularis (Peroneal) Longus

Answer 2

The fibres converge into a tendon, which the descends into the foot, Posterior to the Lateral Malleolus. The tendon then crosses under the foot

Question 3

Fibularis (Peroneal) Longus Attachment

Answer 3

Medial Cuneiform and Base of Metatarsal I

Question 4

Fibularis (Peroneal) Longus Action

Answer 4

Eversion and Plantarflexion of the foot.

Supports the Lateral and Tranverse Arches of the Foot

Question 5

Fibularis (Peroneal) Longus Innveration

Answer 5

Superficial Fibular (Peroneal) nerve (L4/L5/S1)

Question 6

Fibularis (Peroneal) Brevis Origin

Answer 6

Inferior and Lateral Surface of the Fibular Shaft

Question 7

Fibularis (Peroneal) Brevis Attachment

Answer 7

Tubercle on Metatarsal V

Question 8

Fibularis (Peroneal) Brevis Action

Answer 8

Eversion of the Foot

Question 9

Fibularis (Peroneal) Brevis Innervation

Answer 9

Superficial Fibular (Peroneal) nerve (L4/L5/S1)