Muscles of the lateral leg Flashcards
1
Q
How many muscles are in the lateral compartment of the leg?
A
2
2
Q
Which muscles are in the lateral compartment of the leg?
A
Fibularis longus
Fibularis brevis
3
Q
What is the common function of the muscles in the lateral compartment of the leg?
A
Eversion of the foot
4
Q
What is another name for the Fibularis longus/brevis?
A
Peroneal longus/brevis
5
Q
What is the action of the Fibularis longus?
A
Eversion of the foot
Plantarflexion of the foot
6
Q
What innervates the Fibularis longus?
A
Superficial fibular (Peroneal) nerve
7
Q
What does the common fibular nerve split into?
A
Superficial fibular nerve
Deep fibular nerve
8
Q
What innervates the Fibularis brevis?
A
Superficial fibular nerve
9
Q
What is the action of the Fibularis brevis?
A
Weak evertor if the foot
