fibularis tertius (muscle)

fibularis tertius (muscle)

[TA]

origin, in common with musculus extensor digitorum longus; insertion, dorsum of base of fifth metatarsal bone; nerve supply, deep branch of peroneal; action, assists in dorsiflexion and eversion of foot.

Synonym(s): musculus fibularis tertius [TA], musculus peroneus tertius ☆ , peroneus tertius (muscle) ☆ , third peroneal muscle