peroneus tertius (fibularis tertius)

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Origin

Insertion

dorsum of the base of the 5th metatarsal

Action

assists in dorsiflexion & eversion of foot

Innervation

deep branch of the peroneal nerve

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999