LOWER LIMB MUSCLES: LATERAL LEG Flashcards
Which nerve innervates the fibularis brevis?
superficial fibular nerve
Which blood vessels supply the fibularis brevis?
fibular artery from posterior tibial artery
Where is the origin of the fibularis brevis?
lower 1/3 of lateral surface of the fibula
Where is the insertion of the fibularis brevis?
lateral side of the base of the 5th metatarsal
What is the function of the fibularis brevis?
everts and plantar flexes foot and supports the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot
Which nerves innervate the fibularis longus?
superifical fibular nerve
Which blood vessels supply the fibularis longus?
fibular artery from posterior tibial artery
Where is the origin of the fibularis longus?
lateral condyle of tibia head and upper 2/3 of lateral surface of the fibula
Where is the insertion of the fibularis longus?
base of 1st metatarsal and adjacent medial cuneiform bone
What is the function of the fibularis longus?
everts and plantar flexes foot and supports the lateral longitudinal and transverse arches of the foot
The lateral leg is innervated by which nerves?
superficial fibular nerve
The lateral leg is supplied by which blood vessels?
fibular artery from posterior tibial artery
