peroneal

[ per-uh-nee-uh l ]

/ ˌpɛr əˈni əl /

pertaining to or situated near the fibula.

Origin of peroneal

1825–35; < New Latin peronē the fibula (< Greek perónē orig., linchpin, pin of a buckle or brooch) + -al¹

But what makes still further complications is that other authors regard it as an anterior, or third, peroneal.

Artistic Anatomy of Animals |douard Cuyer
There was also definite improvement in the size and tone of the peroneal muscles, although no motor power was regained.

Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 |George Henry Makins
Wilcox , studying a loon, did not find any peroneal supply to M. extensor iliotibialis lateralis or to M. gluteus profundus.

Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg in |E. Bruce Holmes
That branch of the tibial nerve has been mistakenly considered a part of the peroneal nerve by some workers.

Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg in |E. Bruce Holmes

In some specimens, minute twigs come off the peroneal nerve near the middle of the thigh and enter M. extensor iliofibularis.

Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg in |E. Bruce Holmes

peroneal

/ (ˌpɛrəˈniːəl) /

anatomy of or relating to the fibula or the outer side of the leg

C19: from New Latin peronē fibula, from Greek: fibula

peroneal

[ pĕr′ə-nē′əl ]

Of or relating to the fibula or to the outer portion of the leg.