Electrode Placement (SENIAM)
25% on line from fibular head to lateral malleolus
Orientation: Parallel to the fibula
Source:
SENIAM (Hermens 2000) ↗
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references →
· How electrodes are placed (guide)
· Glossary
All 47 muscle protocols as a PDF — free
Print-ready for the lab or clinic: 75 pages of protocols (SENIAM + peer-reviewed), plus the SENIAM table, a placement checklist and a sensor comparison sheet as A4 sheets.
Anatomy
Origin
Fibular head, proximal 2/3 of the lateral fibular surface
Insertion
Medial cuneiform (plantar), base of the 1st metatarsal (plantar)
Test Movement
Foot eversion against resistance
Clinical Applications
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Fibularis Longus:
- Gait analysis and foot drop assessment
- Achilles tendinopathy monitoring
- Proprioceptive training after ankle injury
Measure M. Fibularis Longus activity live
The electrode is placed — what next? easyEMG visualises muscle activity in real time, with SENIAM-compliant placement guidance, up to 4 channels at once and biofeedback training right afterwards.
In screening, this muscle is usually recorded together with its synergists — running several channels in parallel saves the most time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I place the EMG electrode on the M. Fibularis Longus?
25% on line from fibular head to lateral malleolus. Orientation: Parallel to the fibula. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Which test movement activates the M. Fibularis Longus?
Foot eversion against resistance. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Is the M. Fibularis Longus a SENIAM-recommended muscle?
Yes. The M. Fibularis Longus is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
Related Muscles in This Region
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