Muscles of the Lateral Leg Flashcards by Jordan Wylie | Brainscape

Q

How many muscles are there in the lateral leg

A

2 muscles
Fibularis/Peroneal Longus
Fibularis/Peroneal Brevis

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Fibularis/Peroneal Longus

PA
DA
N
A

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Head and superior 2/3 of lateral fibula
Base of 1st metatarsal and median cuneiform
Superficial fibular nerve
Everts foot, weak plantarflexion of ankle

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Fibularis/Peroneal Brevis

PA
DA
N
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Inferior 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula
Tuberosity on the base of 5th metatarsal
Superficial fibular nerve
Everts foot, weak plantarflexion of ankle, stabilise leg on foot

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