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peroneal

[ per-uh-nee-uhl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.
  1. pertaining to or situated near the fibula.


peroneal

/ ˌpɛrəˈniːəl /

adjective

  1. anatomy of or relating to the fibula or the outer side of the leg
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peroneal1

1825–35; < New Latin peronē the fibula (< Greek perónē originally, linchpin, pin of a buckle or brooch) + -al 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peroneal1

C19: from New Latin peronē fibula, from Greek: fibula
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Example Sentences

O’Malley has often downplayed that loss — the kick shut down the peroneal nerve in his lower leg, causing temporary loss of feeling — and vowed to dominate in the rematch.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer, who had responded to that day as backup, delivered seven knee strikes and 10 punches to the peroneal nerve in the woman’s thigh - actions that were consistent with his training, Lt.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer, who had responded to that day as backup, delivered seven knee strikes and 10 punches to the peroneal nerve in the woman’s thigh — actions that were consistent with his training, Lt.

“After several repeated verbal commands, an officer struck the female subject seven times with knee strikes and 10 closed fist strikes to the peroneal nerve in the thigh to try to gain compliance,” police said.

There was damage to her peroneal nerve, which supplies feeling and movement to the lower leg, leaving her unable to move her toes.

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