peroneus
Americannoun
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peronei
plural
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Etymology
Origin of peroneus
1695–1705; < New Latin: literally, of the fibula, equivalent to peronē the fibula ( see peroneal) + -us -ous
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Treatment is conducted on the same lines as in pes calcaneus, and the valgus may be controlled by implanting the peroneus brevis into the navicular.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
In the dog and the cat this muscle is to be seen in the space limited behind by the peroneus longus and in front by the tibialis anticus.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
Specially is this important in the case of the metatarsal bone of the great toe, that the insertion of the tendon of the peroneus longus may be saved.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Joseph Bell
The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
No serious changes are present except in the peroneus longus.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by George Henry Makins
If the tibia is markedly bent, it may be straightened by osteotomy; and the tendons, Achillis and peronei, may require to be lengthened.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
The tendon sheaths, especially those of the peronei and of the tibialis posterior, are liable to be infected by the spread of infective disease from the joint.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
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
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
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
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