Muscle Atlas
Peroneus Longus
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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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
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.