peroneus
[per-uh-nee-uh s]
- 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.
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Origin of peroneus
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No serious changes are present except in the peroneus longus.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900George Henry Makins
On the tibiotarsus, the peroneus and gastrocnemius muscles were measured.
Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied BirdsM. Dale Arvey
In man, two muscles constitute this region; they are the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.
Artistic Anatomy of Animalsdouard Cuyer
The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.
Artistic Anatomy of Animalsdouard Cuyer
The flexors of the toes, the tibialis posterior, and the peroneus longus are shortened to a less degree.