left fibularis longus
Muscular systemLower limbLeftFMA22553
Nomenclature
left fibularis longus
musculus fibularis longus (Latin)
muscolo peroniero lungo sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Superficial muscle of the lateral compartment of the leg.
Functionentry
Plantar flexion and eversion of the foot; supports the transverse arch.
Originentry
Head and upper half of the lateral surface of the fibula.
Insertionentry
Medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal, after a plantar course.
Innervationentry
Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve (L5-S1).
Blood supplyentry
Fibular artery.
Model