The fibularis longus

What it does

The fibularis longus runs down the outside of the lower leg, behind the outer ankle and under the sole to the base of the big toe's metatarsal. It turns the sole outwards, helps point the foot and works with tibialis anterior like a stirrup to support the arch.

Why it matters

After an ankle sprain, retraining this muscle with balance exercises helps prevent the ankle rolling again.

Nearby

• The fibularis brevis
• The thin bone of the calf
• The cuboid (foot bone)
• The common fibular nerve

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• Fibularis longus — Wikipedia