peroneus

American  

[per-uh-nee-uhs] / ˌpɛr əˈni əs /

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.

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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

Example Sentences

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 Cuyer, ?douard

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 Miles, Alexander

This consists in cutting the tendon of the peroneus muscle.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

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 Makins, George Henry

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 Cuyer, ?douard