Muscle Atlas

Peroneus Brevis

Origin: Inferior 2/3 of lateral fibular surface; also anterior and posterior intermuscular septa of leg
Insertion: Lateral surface of styloid process of 5th metatarsal base
Action: Everts foot and plantar flexes ankle
Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Arterial Supply: Muscular branches of peroneal artery


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