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 ( 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

This consists in cutting the tendon of the peroneus muscle.

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

Immediately distal to the hypotarsus the two tendons separate, and the tendon of the m. flexor perforatus digiti III receives a branch of the tendon of the m. peroneus longus.

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.

The flexors of the toes, the tibialis posterior, and the peroneus longus are shortened to a less degree.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

In the anterior tibial and peroneal groups the faradic irritability is much diminished, that in the peroneus longus being the lowest of all.

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