Superficial fibular nerve
Nervus fibularis superficialis
- Latin synonym: Nervus peroneus superficialis
- Synonym: Superficial peroneal nerve
- Related terms: Superficial fibular nerve; Superficial peroneal nerve
Definition
The Superficial Peroneal Nerve (n. peronæus superficialis; musculocutaneous nerve) supplies the Peronei longus and brevis and the skin over the greater part of the dorsum of the foot. It passes forward between the Peronæi and the Extensor digitorum longus, pierces the deep fascia at the lower third of the leg, and divides into a medial and an intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve. In its course between the muscles, the nerve gives off muscular branches to the Peronæi longus and brevis, and cutaneous filaments to the integument of the lower part of the leg.
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