Muscles of Lateral Compartment of Leg Flashcards
0
Q
Main action of the fibularis longus?
A
Everts foot
1
Q
Name the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg?
A
- Fibularis longus
2. Fibularis brevis
2
Q
Main action of the fibularis brevis?
A
Everts foot
3
Q
Innervation of the muscles of lateral compartment of the leg?
A
Superficial fibularis (peroneal) nerve
4
Q
Proximal attachment of the fibularis longus?
A
- Head of fibula
- Sup. 2/3 of lat. surface of fibula
5
Q
Distal attachment of fibularis longus?
A
- Base of 1st metatarsal
- Med. cuneiform
6
Q
Proximal attachment of the fibularis brevis?
A
Inf. 2/3 of lat. surface of fibula
7
Q
Distal attachment of fibularis brevis?
A
Tuberosity of 5th metacarpal
