Leg (Lateral

Question 1

Name muscles of lateral compartment of leg?

Answer 1

1.Peroneus (fibularis) longus
2.Peroneus (fibularis) brevis

Question 2

Origin and insertion of peroneus longus?

Answer 2

Origin
Shaft of fibula

Insertion
Base of 1st metatarsal bone and the medial (1st) cuneiform

Question 3

Tendon of peroneus longus runs through which groove?

Answer 3

Groove for peroneus longus on the cuboid

Question 4

Common function of muscles of lateral compartment of leg?

Answer 4

1. Plantar flexion
2. Eversion of foot
3. Support transverse and lateral arches of foot

Question 5

Which of the two peroneus muscle of lateral compartment of leg lies deeper?

Answer 5

Peroneus brevis

Question 6

Origin and insertion of peroneus brevis?

Answer 6

origin
Shaft of fibula

Insertion
Base of 5th metatarsal bone

Question 7

Innervation of muscles of lateral compartment of leg?

Answer 7

Superficial branch of common peroneal nerve to:

Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis

Question 8

The tendon of fibularis longus and brevis passes _____ to lateral malleolus?

Answer 8

Posterior