Peroneal
[per-uh-nee-uh l] /ˌpɛr əˈni əl/
adjective, Anatomy.
1.
pertaining to or situated near the fibula.
/ˌpɛrəˈniːəl/
adjective
1.
(anatomy) of or relating to the fibula or the outer side of the leg
peroneal per·o·ne·al (pěr’ə-nē’əl)
adj.
Of or relating to the fibula or to the outer portion of the leg.
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- Peronei
[per-uh-nee-uh s] /ˌpɛr əˈni əs/ noun, plural peronei [per-uh-nee-ahy] /ˌpɛr əˈni aɪ/ (Show IPA). Anatomy. 1. 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.
- Peroneus
[per-uh-nee-uh s] /ˌpɛr əˈni əs/ noun, plural peronei [per-uh-nee-ahy] /ˌpɛr əˈni aɪ/ (Show IPA). Anatomy. 1. 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.