Peroneus Longus

Description

The peroneus longus

The peroneal muscles

Name

• Peroneus Longus
• Fibularis Longus

General

• Superficial muscle in the lateral compartment of the leg
• Primarily involved in plantarflexion and eversion of the foot and ankle

Origin

• Fibula (head and proximal 2/3 along the lateral aspect)
• Intermuscular Septa

Insertion

• Medial Cuneiform
• Plantar aspect of 5th Metatarsal

Actions

• Plantar Flexion and Eversion of Foot
• Stabilizes longitudinal and transverse arches of foot

Vascular Supply

• Fibular Artery

Innervation

• Superficial Fibular Nerve

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Clinical Significance

• Peroneal Tenosynovitis (Tendonitis)
• Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy
• Peroneal Tendon Subluxation (& Dislocation)
• Peroneal Tendon Tear
• Os Peroneum Syndrome

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See Also

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

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