Muscles of the lateral leg Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the fibularis brevis?
A
Ankle eversion
2
Q
What bone are all the muscles of the lateral leg attached to?
A
The fibula
3
Q
What neurovascular structure is highlighted in green?
A
superficial fibular nerve
4
Q
What is the significance of the fibularis longus?
A
It passes underneath the foot to pull the medial and lateral aspects of the foot closer together,
supporting the transverse arch of the foot
5
Q
What nerve innervates the muscles in the lateral leg?
A
superficial fibular nerve
6
Q
What is the function of the fibularis brevis?
A
Ankle eversion
7
Q
What is this muscle?
A
The fibularis brevis
8
Q
What muscle is this?
A
Fibularis longus
