peroneus

per·o·ne·us

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Definitions of peroneus word

noun plural peroneus 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. 1
noun peroneus any of several lateral muscles of the leg, attached to the fibula and used in moving the foot 0

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

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

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