peroneus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈniː.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɛɹ.əˈni.əs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin peroneus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus (“peroneal muscle”).
Meanings
- Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peronaeus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| peronei | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Meronyms
peroneus tertius · peroneus brevis · peroneus longus
Synonyms
Translations (2)
cmn 腓骨肌 (muscle) · cmn 腓肌 (muscle)