Peroneus Longus


Summary

Location: On the outer side of the calf, running from the lower leg to the foot.

Information

Group: Ankle and Foot
Subgroup: Peroneus
Side(s) of body: Back
Function/action: Ankle Everter, Ankle Plantarflexor

Details

Joint: Ankle
Bone: Fibula, Tibia
Origin: Head and upper two-thirds of lateral surface of fibula.
Insertion: Base of first metatarsal and medial cuneiform.