Leg: Lateral Compartment Flashcards by Paul Martin III | Brainscape

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Fibularis Brevis

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Origin… Distal 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula

Insertion… Dorsal surface of tuberosity on lateral side of
5th metatarsal

Innervation… Superficial fibular nerve

Blood Supply… Anterior tibial and fibular arteries

Action… Everts foot and weakly plantar flexes foot at ankle

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Fibularis Longus

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Origin… Head and proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula

Insertion… Plantar base of 1st metatarsal and medial
cuneiform bone

Innervation… Superficial fibular nerve

Blood Supply… Anterior tibial and fibular arteries

Action… Everts foot and weakly plantar flexes foot at ankle

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