Healy Leg

Question 1

Peroneous brevis Origin

Answer 1

Distal two thirds of lateral surface of fibula

Question 2

Peroneous brevis Insertion

Answer 2

Dorsal surface of base of fifth metatarsal

Question 3

Peroneous brevis innervation

Answer 3

Superficial peroneal, Eversion/weak plantar flexion of foot

Question 4

Peroneous longus Origin

Answer 4

Distal two thirds of lateral surface of fibula

Question 5

Peroneous longus Insertion

Answer 5

Base of first metatarsal; medial cuneiform

Question 6

Peroneous longus Innervation

Answer 6

Superficial peroneal; Eversion/weak plantar flexion of foot

Question 7

Extensor digitorum longus Origin

Answer 7

Lateral condyle of tibia;
proximal three fourths of anterior surface of fibula;
interosseous membrane and crural fascia

Question 8

Extensor digitorum longus Insertion

Answer 8

middle and distal phalanges of lateral four toes

Question 9

Extensor digitorum longus Innervation

Answer 9

Deep peroneal Nerve;
Extension of four lateral toes;
dorsiflexion and eversion of foot

Question 10

Tibialis anterior Origin

Answer 10

Lateral condyle of tibia;
proximal two thirds of lateral surface of tibia;
interosseous membrane;
deep fascia of leg

Question 11

Tibialis anterior Insertion (2)

Answer 11

medial cuneiform

base of first metatarsal

Question 12

Tibialis anterior Innervation

Answer 12

Deep peroneal; Inversion and dorsiflexion of foot

Question 13

Plantaris Origin

Answer 13

Lateral epicondyle of femur

Question 14

Plantaris Insertion

Answer 14

Calcaneus (anteromedial to tendocalcaneus)

Question 15

Plantaris Innervation

Answer 15

Tibial nerve; Weak plantar flexion of foot & leg