Lateral lower leg
Fibularis brevis
Everts and assists plantarflexion of the foot and contributes to lateral ankle control
- Origin
- Distal lateral surface of the fibula
- Insertion
- Tuberosity at the base of the fifth metatarsal
- Primary actions
- Everts and assists plantarflexion of the foot and contributes to lateral ankle control
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Foot Pronation During Movement
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Valgus Knee (Knee Moving Inward)
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