NERVE LIBRARY · Lower limb

Deep fibular nerve

Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

A distal anterior ankle lesion may affect EDB and first-web sensation while sparing proximal TA.

Roots / nucleus
Predominantly L4–S1
Function
Mixed
3D protocols
2 related protocols

01Course and sensory territory

A small dorsal area in the first interdigital web space.

02Motor supply

TA, EHL, EDL and EDB.

03Localization clues

A distal anterior ankle lesion may affect EDB and first-web sensation while sparing proximal TA.

04Combine the studies

Compare EDB and TA with EHL, fibularis longus and non-fibular L5 muscles.

Explore the related 3D protocols

Fibular (peroneal) motorG1 / G2 / Stimulation ↗Fibular motor to tibialis anteriorG1 / G2 / Stimulation ↗

These retain the existing source-supported landmarks and references. The 3D model is educational; clinical work requires palpation and measured distances.

Related muscles

Tibialis anterior · L4–L5Extensor hallucis longus · L5–S1, predominantly L5Extensor digitorum brevis · L5–S1
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References and further reading

Educational synthesis; independent neuromuscular specialist review is pending. Publication dates and compilation dates are distinct. This is an original teaching synthesis; consult the source for complete methods and criteria.