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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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
The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington. They may not be utilized, reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the University of Washington.
Receiving a license to use these images is generally quite easy, particularly for academic and scholarly purposes. For more information see the Musculoskeletal Atlas Express Licensing Page.