Question
The young parents were concerned that their 14-month-old daughter had not yet begun walking. Their pediatrician reassured them, saying that one of the muscles of the leg, the fibularis (peroneus) tertius, had to complete its central neurologic development before the child could lift the outer corner of the foot and walk without stumbling over her toes. What is the most common nerve supply of this muscle?
| A. |
Lateral plantar |
| B. |
Deep fibular (peroneal) |
| C. |
Sural |
| D. |
Superficial fibular (peroneal) |
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Correct Answer � B Explanation |
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- The deep fibular (peroneal) nerve supplies the fibularis (peroneus) tertius muscle.
- Although its name might lead one to think that this muscle is in the lateral compartment with the other two fibularis (peroneus) muscles, it is in the anterior, extensor compartment of the leg.
- It is named for its origin from the fibula. It inserts upon the dorsum of the base of the fifth (or fourth) metatarsal bone and assists in extension and eversion of the foot.