peroneus

[ per-uh-nee-uhs ]

/ ˌpɛr əˈni əs /

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

No serious changes are present except in the peroneus longus.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins
In man, two muscles constitute this region; they are the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.
Artistic Anatomy of Animals|douard 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 Animals|douard Cuyer
The superficial muscles iliotibialis, sartorius, gastrocnemius and peroneus longus have been removed, × 1.5.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae|William B. Stallcup

On the tibiotarsus, the peroneus and gastrocnemius muscles were measured.
Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds|M. Dale Arvey