peroneal

American  

[per-uh-nee-uhl] / ˌpɛr əˈni əl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. pertaining to or situated near the fibula.

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peroneal British  

/ ˌpɛrəˈniːəl /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to the fibula or the outer side of the leg

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Etymology

Origin of peroneal

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

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Typically, Maloney said, foot drop is the result of a neurological issue: peroneal nerve damage, as Jaylon Smith had, or the byproduct of spinal surgeries, as in Porter’s case.

From Washington Post

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

“A lot of people don’t know, but I got a peroneal nerve palsy,” George said.

From Reuters