Fibularis Brevis
Description
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![Anatomy of the lateral lower leg with marked peroneus brevis muscle[1]](/w/images/thumb/1/10/Lateral_leg_anatomy_peroneus_brevis.jpeg/120px-Lateral_leg_anatomy_peroneus_brevis.jpeg)
Anatomy of the lateral lower leg with marked peroneus brevis muscle[1] -
![Anatomy of the lateral ankle[2]](/w/images/thumb/4/4b/Anatomy_lateral_ankle.jpeg/120px-Anatomy_lateral_ankle.jpeg)
Anatomy of the lateral ankle[2] -
![Schematic diagram showing peroneus longus to peroneus brevis tendon switch operation to negate the peroneus recruitment.[3]](/w/images/thumb/f/fe/Peroneus_longus_diagram.jpeg/120px-Peroneus_longus_diagram.jpeg)
Schematic diagram showing peroneus longus to peroneus brevis tendon switch operation to negate the peroneus recruitment.[3] -
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Peroneal tendon tear -
Peroneus longus tendon split
![Anatomy of the lateral lower leg with marked peroneus brevis muscle[1]](/File:Lateral_leg_anatomy_peroneus_brevis.jpeg)
![Anatomy of the lateral ankle[2]](/File:Anatomy_lateral_ankle.jpeg)
![Schematic diagram showing peroneus longus to peroneus brevis tendon switch operation to negate the peroneus recruitment.[3]](/File:Peroneus_longus_diagram.jpeg)
Name
- Peroneus Brevis
- Fibularis Brevis
General
- Small muscle located in the lateral compartment of the leg
- Primarily assists in plantarflexion and eversion of the foot
Origin
- Fibula (distal 2/3 along the lateral aspect)
- Anterior Intermuscular Septa
Insertion
- Tuberosity of the 5th Metatarsal
Actions
- Plantar Flexion
- Eversion of Foot
Vascular Supply
- Anterior Tibial Artery
Innervation
Clinical Significance
- Peroneal Tenosynovitis (Tendonitis)
- Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy
- Peroneal Tendon Subluxation (& Dislocation)
- Peroneal Tendon Tear
See Also
References
- ↑ Horch, Raymund E., et al. "When free flaps are not the first choice: is the distally based peroneus brevis still an option for foot and ankle reconstruction in the era of microsurgery?." Plastic and Aesthetic Research 5 (2018): N-A.
- ↑ Davda, Kinner, et al. "Peroneal tendon disorders." EFORT open reviews 2.6 (2017): 281-292.
- ↑ Balakrishnan, Thalaivirithan Margabandu, et al. "Internal Offloading or Surgical Offloading Adjuvant Techniques in the Reconstruction of Diabetic Plantar First Metatarsal Head Ulcer For Lasting Results." Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery 55.04 (2022): 339-350.
- ↑ Image courtesy of www.rehabmypatient.com
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Chris Hauglid on 9 July 2020 01:41:25
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15 October 2025 12:55:28
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