Lateral compartment Flashcards
1
Q
Fibularis longus insertion
A
Medial cuneiform (plantar side) base of 1st metatarsal
2
Q
Fibularis longus action
A
Talocrural joint - plantar flexion
Subtalar joint - eversion (pronation)
Supports transverse arch of the foot
3
Q
Fibularis brevis origin
A
distal half of lateral surface of fibula
4
Q
fibularis brevis insertion
A
tuberosity at the base of the 5th metatarsal
5
Q
fibularis brevis action
A
Talocrural joint - plantar flexion
Subtalar joint - eversion
6
Q
Fibularis longus and brevis innervation
A
Superficial fibular n.
L5, S1
7
Q
Fibularis longus origin
A
head and proximal two thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula
