Muscles of lateral aspect of leg
Muscle
Origin
Insertion
Nerve
Action
Notes
peroneus longus
lateral surface of fibula
medial cuneiform,
base of 1st metatarsal
superficial peroneal
evert and plantar flex foot
supports lateral arch off foot
tendon passes behind lateral malleolus,
held in place by peroneal retinaculum
peroneus brevis
lateral surface of fibula
base of 5th metatarsal
evert and plantar flex foot
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