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Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis Muscle – Attachments, Actions & Innervation
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The fibularis brevis muscle is a long, thin leg muscle located on the lateral compartment.
Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis Muscle
Attachments of Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis Muscle: Origin & Insertion
Origin: (proximal attachments):
Distal 1/3 to 1/2 of lateral side of fibula.
Insertion: (distal attachments):
Tuberosity on lateral side of 5th metatarsal.
Actions of Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis Muscle on the foot:
a. 
Plantar flexes foot at ankle.
b. Everts foot at ankle.
Nerve to Muscle and its Spinal Segment:
Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4, L5, S1).
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Overview:
Muscles That Act On Foot & Ankle (From Lat. Leg Comp.)
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