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Muscles of the Lower Extremity / Peroneus Longus
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| Origin |
Head of fibula, upper 1/2 - 2/3 of lateral fibular shaft surface; also anterior and posterior intermuscular septa of leg |
| Insertion |
Plantar posterolateral aspect of medial cuneiform and lateral side of 1st metatarsal base |
| Action |
Everts foot and plantar flexes ankle; also helps to support the transverse arch of the foot |
| Innervation |
Superficial peroneal nerve (L5, S1, S2); may also receive additional innervation from common or deep peroneal nerves |
Arterial
Supply |
Anterior tibial and peroneal arteries |
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