Fibularis tertius
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Fibularis tertius muscle Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise

Introduction The Fibularis tertius muscle, also known as peroneus tertius, is situated on the lower lateral aspect of the leg. It is a portion of the leg’s anterior, or extensor, compartment, together with 3 additional muscles; extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus & tibialis anterior. They are responsible for ankle dorsiflexion. Fibularis tertius extends from…

popliteal muscle
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Popliteus muscle

Origin of Popliteus muscle The popliteus muscle fibers originate from the lateral condyle of the femur or the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, a tendon called the popliteus tendon. In the dissections have also shown fibers originating from the styloid portion of the fibular head, which runs obliquely blending with the main muscular structure….