peroneus

[per-uh-nee-uhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

peronei 

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peroneus¹

1695–1705; < New Latin: literally, of the fibula, equivalent to peronē the fibula ( peroneal ) + -us -ous

Example Sentences

Reserve outfielder Reed Johnson had surgery this weekend to repair the peroneus longus tendon, which runs through the left ankle and foot.

From Washington Times

He also tore a muscle in the foot, the peroneus longus, at the time.

From New York Times

The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.

From Project Gutenberg

On Sunday, he underwent a second MRI in Phoenix that revealed "a complete tear of the peroneus longus in the midfoot of the right ankle and foot."

From Seattle Times

The Cavaliers said Sunday’s test revealed “a complete tear of the peroneus longus in the midfoot of the right ankle and foot.”

From New York Times