Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

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

Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius at a glance

OriginFront surface of the lower fibula (with extensor digitorum longus)
InsertionTop of the base of the fifth metatarsal
ActionsTurns the sole outward (eversion); Helps lift the foot upward (dorsiflexion)
Nerve supplyDeep fibular nerve (L5–S1)

◆ Good to know

A uniquely human muscle linked to upright walking; despite its name it belongs to the front (extensor) compartment, not the fibular muscles of the side compartment.

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.