Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
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) |