Orthopedic Surgeon Unveils Key Role of Fibularis Longus Muscle in Ankle Stability
Prof. Dr. med. habil. Alexander Schuh, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, has been studying the fibularis longus muscle, also known as the peroneus longus. This muscle, located on the outer leg, plays a crucial role in ankle stability and movement.
The fibularis longus runs along the fibula, the smaller bone on the outer side of the lower leg. It is supplied with blood by the fibular artery. At the ankle, it becomes a tendon and extends to the underside of the foot, attaching to the first metatarsal and the medial cuneiform bones.
Prof. Schuh's research has shown that this muscle works in tandem with the tendons of the peroneal retinaculum to stabilise the leg on top of the foot. Its primary functions are to evert and flex the ankle. It is attached to the head of the fibula and controlled by the fibular nerve.
Understanding the role and function of the fibularis longus muscle is vital for treating ankle injuries and disorders. Prof. Schuh's recent developments in this field are expected to improve orthopedic practices and patient care.
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