peroneus tertius en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌniː.əs ˈtɜː.ti.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /pɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌniː.əs ˈtɜː.ʃi.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /pɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˌniː.əs ˈtɜː.ʃəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɛɹ.əˌni.əs ˈtɝ.ʃi.əs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin peroneus tertius, clipping of mūsculus peroneus tertius (“third peroneal muscle”).
Meanings
- A small muscle of the leg, sometimes absent, that arises from the lower portion of the fibula, inserts on to the dorsal surface of the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, and acts to dorsiflex and evert the foot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peronei tertii | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| peronaeus tertius | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
peroneus brevis · peroneus longus
Hypernyms
Synonyms
Translations (1)
cmn 第三腓骨肌 (muscle)