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Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups


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Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information
- PERONEUS LONGUS -
ORIGIN: Upper two thirds of lateral shaft of fibula , head of fibula and superior tibiofibular joint
INSERTION: Plantar aspect of base of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform, passing deep to long plantar ligament
ACTION: Plantar flexes and everts foot. Supports lateral longitudinal and transverse arches
NERVE: Superficial peroneal nerve (L5,S1)








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