peroneus
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9.9
A muscle on the outer lower leg that helps turn and point the foot
- noun
- /ˌpɛrəˈniəs/
- Specialized
:
peroneo
- During the rehabilitation process, exercises focusing on the peroneus muscles can aid recovery and enhance foot movement.
Examples
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Strengthening the peroneus muscles can improve balance and prevent common ankle injuries.
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- And behind the external ankle here are the peroneus longus and the brevis.
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The peroneus longus muscle plays a crucial role in helping to stabilize the ankle during physical activity.
Compounds
vena peroneus
- Specialized
9.9
A vein at the back of the lower leg that carries blood from the heel to larger veins
Surface Forms
Etymology
Peroneus comes from the Greek root perone, which means 'pin' or 'brooch', because these muscles lie next to the fibula, the outer bone of the lower leg; that's why peroneus names the muscles that help move and steady the foot.