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The peroneus is also called the fibularis longus and is found in the human leg. It is a superficial muscle found in the lateral compartment of the leg and assists with flexing the ankle.

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What is peroneys?

It seems like there might be a typo in your question. If you are referring to "peroneus," it is a group of muscles located in the lower leg that help with ankle movement and stability. There are three peroneus muscles: peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, and peroneus tertius. These muscles play a crucial role in maintaining balance and supporting the foot and ankle during various activities.


What muscle dorsiflex and everts ankle?

The Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus, Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis, and Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius.


What muscle is synergist for eversion?

The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles are synergists for eversion of the foot. They work together to assist in turning the foot outward.


What muscles evert the foot?

Peroneus (fibularis) longus muscle and Peroneus (fibularis) brevis muscle


What are the names of the 2 lateral ankle tendons that that turn the foot down and out?

Peroneus longus and Peroneus brevis tendons


What muscle attaches to the base of the fifth metatarsal?

Peroneus Brevis Tendon (Laterally) Peroneus Tertius Tendon (Dorsally)


What is the function of peroneus?

It helps in moving the foot


Which muscles cause eversion of the foot?

Peroneus (fibularis) longus muscle and Peroneus (fibularis) brevis muscle


What is the smaller of the two calf muscles?

peroneus brevis


The peroneus brevis has its insertion on the?

Base of the 5th Metatarsal


What are the synergistic muscles for dorsiflexion of foot?

Dorsiflexion of the foot uses four muscles. These are the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, and the peroneus tertius. The prime mover is the tibialis anterior.


What is the insertion of the peroneus tertius muscle?

The base of the fifth metatarsal