The peroneus brevis (fibularis brevis) is one of the muscles within the lateral compartment of the leg.
The leg is comprised of anterior, lateral and posterior compartments. The lateral compartment consists of two muscles, the peroneus longus (fibularis longus) and the peroneus brevis (fibularis previs).
Origin
- Lower 2/3 of lateral shaft of fibula
Insertion
- Lateral tubercle at base of 5th metatarsal
Action
- Eversion of foot
Innervation
- Superficial fibular nerve: L5, S1, S2
Blood Supply
- Peroneal artery