Peroneus Tertius

Description

Peroneus tertius

The peroneal muscles

Name

• Peroneus Tertius
• Fibularis Tertius

General

• Small muscle in the anterior compartment of the leg
• Its functions are dorsiflexion and eversion of the foot

Origin

• Fibula (distal 1/3, medial aspect)
• Interosseus Membrane (anterior aspect)
• Intermuscular Septum (anterior aspect)

Insertion

• Metatarsal bone 5 (dorsal aspect)

Actions

• Dorsiflexion and Eversion of Foot

Vascular Supply

• Anterior Lateral Malleolar Artery
• Lateral Tarsal Artery
• Metatarsal Arteries
• Lateral Plantar Artery
• Digital Arteries
• Arcuate Artery
• Fourth Dorsal Metatarsal Artery

Innervation

• Deep Fibular Nerve

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Physical Exam Ankle
• Ankle Anatomy (Main)
• Ankle Pain (Main)

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