| Fibularis tertius | |
|---|---|
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| Details | |
| Origin | Distal anterior surface of the fibula also the interosseous membrane |
| Insertion | Dorsal surface of metatarsal 5 |
| Artery | Anterior tibial artery |
| Nerve | Deep fibular nerve |
| Actions | Dorsiflexion and eversion of the foot |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus fibularis tertius |
| TA98 | A04.7.02.039 |
| TA2 | 2649 |
| FMA | 22538 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
In human anatomy, the fibularis tertius (also known as the peroneus tertius) is a muscle in the anterior compartment of the leg. It acts to tilt the sole of the foot away from the midline of the body (eversion) and to pull the foot upward toward the body (dorsiflexion).