Lateral leg
- Actions & innervation of peroneus longus & brevis
- Appreciation of their arrangement around the lateral malleolus
- Appreciation of the insertions of the peronei and the clinical correlation to inversion injuries at the ankle
| Muscle | Innervation | Attachments | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peroneus Longus | Superficial Peroneal | O: lateral fibula I: first metatarsal & medial cuneiform CROSSES the base of the foot! |
Plantarflexion of foot Eversion of foot Arch support |
| Peroneus Brevis | Superficial Peroneal | O: lower 2/3 of lateral fibula I: 5th metatarsal |
Plantarflexion of foot Eversion of foot |
innervation
Superficial peroneal nerve - L5, S1, S2