Fibularis Brevis
Leg & Ankle
Everts the foot and inserts on the fifth metatarsal — that bony bump on the outer foot. Avulsion fractures here ('dancer's fracture') are among the most common foot injuries.
Function
Everts and plantarflexes foot
Origin
Inferior lateral fibula
Insertion
Tuberosity at base of fifth metatarsal
Innervation
Superficial fibular nerve (L5-S2)