peroneus longus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌniː.əs ˈlɒŋ.ɡəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɛɹ.əˌni.əs ˈlɔŋ.ɡəs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin peroneus longus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus longus (“long peroneal muscle”).
Meanings
- A muscle of the lateral side of the leg which arises from the head and side of the fibula, ends in a long tendon that inserts on to the cuneiform and first metatarsal bones on the medial side via a long tendon passing under the foot, and serves to extend the ankle and evert the foot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peronei longi | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| peronaeus longus | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
peroneus brevis · peroneus tertius
Hypernyms
Synonyms
Translations (3)
cmn 腓骨長肌 /腓骨长肌 (muscle) · la peroneus longus (muscle) · la mūsculus peroneus longus (muscle)