peroneus brevis

Question 1

peroneus brevis origin

Answer 1

lower 2/3 lateral surface of fibula

Question 2

peroneus brevis insertion

Answer 2

tubercle on the lateral base of 5th metatarsal

Question 3

peroneus brevis actions

Answer 3

everts and plantarflexes the foot

Question 4

peroneus brevis function

Answer 4

supports the lateral ligament preventing overinversion of the ankle

Question 5

peroneus brevis nerve supply

Answer 5

superficial peroneal nerve L5, S1