peroneus
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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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This consists in cutting the tendon of the peroneus muscle.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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
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
In man, two muscles constitute this region; they are the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
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 Bell, Joseph
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 Miles, Alexander
It especially affects the peronei and the extensors of the toes, and is unilateral.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
The calf muscles are paralysed while the peronei retain their power, and, along with the tibialis anterior and the extensors of the toes, become secondarily contracted.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Dislocation of the peronei tendons may occur, for example, from a violent twist of the foot.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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 Bell, Joseph
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