peroneus

[ per-uh-nee-uh s ]

/ ˌpɛr əˈni əs /

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.

Origin of peroneus

1695–1705; < New Latin: literally, of the fibula, equivalent to peronē the fibula (see peroneal) + -us -ous

No serious changes are present except in the peroneus longus.

Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 |George Henry Makins
In man, two muscles constitute this region; they are the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.

Artistic Anatomy of Animals |douard Cuyer
The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.

Artistic Anatomy of Animals |douard Cuyer
The superficial muscles iliotibialis, sartorius, gastrocnemius and peroneus longus have been removed, × 1.5.

Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae |William B. Stallcup

On the tibiotarsus, the peroneus and gastrocnemius muscles were measured.

Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds |M. Dale Arvey