left fibularis brevis

Muscular

3D model: left fibularis brevis
left fibularis brevis
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In 2 atlases

Definition

muscle of the lateral compartment of the leg

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Relations

Origin
lateral surface of fibula, interosseous membrane of left leg
Insertion
tuberosity of fifth metatarsal bone
Action
plantar flexion the ankle, eversion

The 3D model shows 2 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

FMA
22555
Wikidata
Q66514572