Lateral Leg Muscles

Question 1

Fibularis longus origin

Answer 1

Upper lateral surface of fibula and head of fibula

Question 2

Fibularis longus insertion

Answer 2

Undersurface of lateral sides of distal end of medial cuneiform and base of metatarsal I

Question 3

Fibularis longus innervation

Answer 3

Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1-S2)

Question 4

Fibularis longus function

Answer 4

Eversion and plantarflexion of foot, supports arches of foot

Question 5

Fibularis brevis origin

Answer 5

Lower two thirds of lateral surface of shaft of fibula

Question 6

Fibularis brevis insertion

Answer 6

Lateral tubercle at base of metatarsal V

Question 7

Fibularis brevis innervation

Answer 7

Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1-S2)

Question 8

Fibularis brevis function

Answer 8

Eversion of foot