peroneus
noun
any of several muscles on the outer side of the leg, the action of which assists in extending the foot and in turning it outward.
peronei
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pluralof peroneus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the sheath of the peronei or other tendons about the ankle, the swelling is sausage-shaped, and is constricted opposite the annular ligament.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
The peronei are displaced from their grooves, and may lie in front of the lateral malleolus.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
The flap is to be reflected, fibula divided about two inches from its lower end by the forceps, and dissected out, leaving peronei tendons uncut.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Joseph Bell
Spasmodic Flat-foot.—There are cases of flat-foot in which pain and spasm of the peronei muscles are the predominant features.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
Dislocation of the peronei tendons may occur, for example, from a violent twist of the foot.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
