Fibularis longus

Fibularis longus Origin

Specifically, it arises from the headRounded proximal end that fits into the acetabulum of the hip bone. and upper two-thirds of the lateralAway from the midline of the body. shaft of the fibulaSlender lateral leg bone; stabilizes ankle but bears little weight.. The fibula is located on the lateral side of the lower leg, running parallel to the larger tibiaShinbone; large, weight-bearing medial bone of the lower leg. bone..

Fibularis longus Insertion

The fibularis longusEvertor / Plantarflexor Along the outer calf; turns sole outward and points toes downwar muscle inserts into the first metatarsal bone and the medial cuneiformMost medial of the three cuneiform bones; articulates with first metatarsal. bone in the foot. It forms a long tendon. The tendon courses down the lateral side of the lower leg. It then curves beneath the foot to reach its insertion points. The tendon of the fibularis longus passes behind the lateral malleolusLarge outer ankle bump at distal fibula.. The lateral malleolus is the bony prominence on the outer aspect of the ankle. The tendon then continues along the sole of the foot.v

Fibularis longus Actions

Eversion of the Foot

Plantar Flexion of the Foot

Stabilization of the Arch