Origins, insertions + actions of lateral leg muscles Flashcards

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Fibularis longus

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Origin: Head of fibula.
Insertion: Medial cuniform + base of first metatarsal.
Action: Plantarflexion + eversion.
NS: Superficial fibula nerve.
BS: Anterior tibial artery.

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Fibularis brevis

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Origin: Lateral surface of fibula.
Insertion: Styloid process of 5th metatarsal.
Action: Plantarflexion + eversion.
NS: Superficial fibula nerve.
BS: Anterior tibial artery.

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