Lateral leg Flashcards
1
Q
2 muscles of lateral leg
A
Fibularis longus (more superficial) Fibularis brevis
2
Q
Fibularis longus
A
Origin: superior lateral fibula/lateral tibia condyle
Insert: descends onto top of foot and crosses under to medial cuneiform and base of metatarsal 1
Action: Eversion and plantarflexion of foot
Innervation: Superficial fibula (peroneal nerve)
3
Q
Fibularis brevis
A
Origin: Inferolateral fibula shaft
Insert: tubercle on Metatarsal 5
Action: Eversion of foot
Innervation: Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve
4
Q
Clinical relevance fibularis brevis
A
Evulsion of 5th metatarsal can occur after forced inversion
5
Q
Where is the superficial fibula nerve located?
A
Runs between 2 fibularis muscles
