Muscles of lateral compartment of lower leg Flashcards
Peroneus longus
(origin)
proximal 2/3 lateral surface fibula
Peroneus longus
(insertion)
base of 1st metatarsal, medial cuneiform
Peroneus longus
(action)
eversion ankle, weak plantarflexion ankle
Peroneus longus
(innervation)
superficial peroneal nerve
Peroneus brevis
(origin)
Distal 2/3 lateral surface fibula
Peroneus brevis
(insertion)
dorsal surface base of 5th metatarsal
Peroneus brevis
(action)
eversion ankle, weak plantarflexion ankle
Peroneus brevis
(innervation)
superficial peroneal nerve
Peroneus tertius
(origin)
fibula, common fibers from extensor digitorum longus
Peroneus tertius
(insertion)
Dorsal surface base of 5th metatarsal
Peroneus tertius
(action)
eversion and dorsiflexion
Peroneus tertius
(innervation)
deep fibular nerve