Peroneus Tertius
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Peroneus Tertius muscle also called the Fibularis Tertius is one the 3 peroneal muscles (peroneus longus, peroneus brevis).[1] It is absent in 5% to 17% of the human white population.[2]
Origin[edit | edit source]
Distal half or third of the fibula.[3]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Base of the 5th metatarsal.[3]
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Deep peroneal nerve.[1]
Function[edit | edit source]
Secondary function in foot dorsiflexion and eversion.[3]
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
The strength of eversion and dorsiflexion is not compromised in people who lack the Peroneus Tertius muscle. Peroneus Tertius seems to not provide higher protection against ankle ligamentous injury.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lippert, Lynn S. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy. 5th ed. Philadelphia: F A Davis Company; 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Witvrouw E, Vanden Borre K, Willems TM, Huysmans J, Broos E, De Clercq D. The significance of peroneus tertius muscle in ankle injuries: a prospective study. The American journal of sports medicine. 2006 Jul;34(7):1159-63.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Witvrouw E, Vanden Borre K, Willems TM, Huysmans J, Broos E, De Clercq D. The significance of peroneus tertius muscle in ankle injuries: a prospective study. The American journal of sports medicine. 2006 Jul;34(7):1159-63.
