PERONEUS LONGUS
| ORIGIN Upper two thirds of lateral shaft of fibula , head of fibula and superior tibiofibular joint |
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| INSERTION Plantar aspect of base of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform, passing deep to long plantar ligament |
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| ACTION Plantar flexes and everts foot. Supports lateral longitudinal and transverse arches |
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| NERVE Superficial peroneal nerve (L5,S1) |