Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus

Region: Leg & Foot Muscles · All leg & foot muscles

Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus at a glance

OriginHead and upper lateral surface of the fibula
InsertionBase of the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform (underside, crossing the sole)
ActionsTurns the sole outward (eversion); Helps point the foot downward; Supports the arches of the foot like a stirrup
Nerve supplySuperficial fibular nerve (L5–S2)

◆ Good to know

Its tendon crosses the sole diagonally and, with tibialis anterior, forms the 'stirrup' of the foot; the common fibular nerve winds around the fibular neck just above its origin.

Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.