Muscles of the leg (Lateral Compartment)

Question 1

List all the muscles of the leg contained within the Lateral Compartment of the leg responsible for Eversion

Answer 1

Fibularis/Peroneus Longus
Fibularis Brevis

Question 2

Detail the Characteristics of Fibularis/Peroneus Longus Muscle

Answer 2

Fibularis Longus
* Origin - Head of the Fibula on the upper lateral surface of the Fibula
* Insertion - Lateral surface of the Medial Cuneiform and Lateral surface of the 1st Metatarsal
* Innervation - Superficial Fibular Nerve
* Function - Eversion at Subtalar Joint, Plantarflexion at Talocrural joint, support the Longitudinal and Transverse arch

Question 3

Detail the Characteristics of Fibularis Brevis

Answer 3

Fibularis Brevis

• Origin - From the Lower/Distal 2/3 of the Lateral surface of Fibula
• Insertion - At the Tuberosity of the 5th Metatarsal Bone
• Innervation - Superficial Fibular Nerve
• Function - Eversion at Subtalar joint