Muscle Chart: Lateral Leg Compartment Flashcards
Peroneus/Fibularis Longus
Origin, Insertion, Innervation, Blood Supply
Origin: Head of the fibula and proximal 2/3 of the lateral fibula
Insertion: Base of metatarsal 1 and medial cuneiform
Innervation: Superficial peroneal/fibular nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Blood Supply: Fibular artery
Peroneus/Fibularis Longus Movements
Everts foot and plantar flexes ankle
Assists to support the transverse arch of the foot
Peroneus/Fibularis Brevis
Origin, Insertion, Innervation, Blood Supply
Origin: Distal 2/3 of lateral fibula
Insertion: Tuberosity of 5th metatarsal
Innervation: Superficial peroneal/fibular nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Blood Supply: Fibular artery
Peroneus/Fibularis Brevis Movements
Everts food and plantar flexes ankle (weak)