Peroneus
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Peroneus
Peroneus (pronunciation: /pɛˈroʊniəs/), also known as fibularis, is a term used in anatomy to refer to a group of muscles in the lower leg. The term is derived from the Latin word "perone", meaning "pin of a brooch", which refers to the shape of the fibula bone around which these muscles are located.
Peroneus Muscles
The peroneus muscles include:
- Peroneus Longus: This muscle originates from the upper part of the fibula and extends to the underside of the foot. It helps in eversion and plantar flexion of the foot.
- Peroneus Brevis: This muscle lies underneath the peroneus longus. It assists in eversion and dorsiflexion of the foot.
- Peroneus Tertius: This muscle is sometimes considered part of the extensor digitorum longus. It helps in dorsiflexion and eversion of the foot.
Related Terms
- Fibula: The bone in the lower leg around which the peroneus muscles are located.
- Eversion: The movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane.
- Dorsiflexion: The backward bending and contracting of your hand or foot.
- Plantar Flexion: The movement of the foot that flexes the foot or toes downward toward the sole.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peroneus
- Wikipedia's article - Peroneus
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