Lateral Muscles of The Lower Leg

Question 1

What are the two muscles of the lower leg?

Answer 1

Fibularis Longus, Fibularis Brevis

Question 2

What is the Origin of the Fibularis Longus?

Answer 2

Upper lateral surface of fibula, head of fibula and occasionally the lateral tibial condyle

Question 3

What is the insertion of the Fibularis Longus?

Answer 3

Undersurface of lateral sides of distal end of medial cuneiform and base of metatarsal 1

Question 4

What is the innervation of the Fibularis Longus?

Answer 4

Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 5

What is the function of the Fibularis Longus?

Answer 5

Eversion and plantarflexion of the foot, supports arches of the foot

Question 6

What is the origin of the Fibularis Brevis?

Answer 6

Lower two-thirds of lateral surface of shaft of fibula

Question 7

What is the insertion of the Fibularis Brevis?

Answer 7

Lateral tubercle at base of metatarsal 5

Question 8

What is the innervation of the Fibularis Brevis?

Answer 8

Superficial nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 9

What is the function of the Fibularis Brevis?

Answer 9

Eversion of the foot