The translation from Latin to English for Longus is Long, and Fibularis means of the fibula. The Fibula is the outer of the two bones in the lower part of the human leg. Therefore, the Fibularis Longus is a long muscle that runs along the Fibula.
The translation from Latin to English for Brevis is Short, and Fibularis means of the fibula. The Fibula is the outer of the two bones in the lower part of the human leg. Therefore, the Fibularis Brevis is a short muscle that runs along the Fibula.
The flexor hallucis longus is a deep muscle in the posterior compartment of the leg that assists in movements of the ankle, foot, and digit 1 (big toe, hallux).
