peroneal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of peroneal
1825–35; < New Latin peronē the fibula (< Greek perónē originally, linchpin, pin of a buckle or brooch) + -al 1
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The Lakers said Davis has bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and a left hip spasm and James has left ankle peroneal tendinopathy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
Pirates: INF Kevin Newman is out for the remainder of the season because of a contusion to the peroneal nerve of his right knee.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2020
But while he may know more about the ligament injuries, he also knows that the peroneal nerve - also damaged in the collision - could require as much as 15 months to fully regenerate.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2016
The fibular or peroneal artery branches from the posterior tibial artery.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
In the horse, it is the sole representative of the peroneal muscles, and veterinary anatomists have given it the name of the lateral extensor of the phalanges.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
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