Noun
longus (plural longi)
(anatomy) A long muscle in the body.
Hyponyms: longus capitis, longus colli
Because the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus run between these tendons, the brevis is sometimes called perforatus. Source: Internet
Platzer 2004, p 258 Peroneal group: peroneus longus arises on the proximal aspect of the fibula and peroneus brevis below it on the same bone. Source: Internet
Extensor digitorum longus arises on the lateral tibial condyle and along the fibula to be inserted on the second to fifth digits and proximally on the fifth metatarsal. Source: Internet
The extensor digitorum longus has a wide origin stretching from the lateral condyle of the tibia down along the anterior side of the fibula, and the interosseus membrane. Source: Internet
The extensor hallucis longus has its origin on the fibula and the interosseus membrane between the two other extensors and is, similarly to the extensor digitorum, is inserted on the last phalanx of big toe ("hallux"). Source: Internet
The flexor hallucis longus arises distally on the fibula and on the interosseus membrane from where its relatively thick muscle belly extends far distally. Source: Internet