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Muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg Flashcards

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What are the 2 muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg?

A
  • Peroneus (fibularis) brevis

- Peroneus (fibularis) longus

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Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus

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O: Upper lateral fibula and lateral tibial condyle

I: Plantar surface of medial cuneiform and base of first metatarsal (after descending posterior to lateral malleolus)

I: Superficial peroneal (fibular) nerve

A: Eversion and assists plantarflexion

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Peroneus (Fibularis) Brevis

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O: Inferior lateral fibular shaft

I: Tubercle on the base of the fifth metatarsal

I: Superficial peroneal (fibular) nerve

A: Eversion of the foot

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