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peroneus

/pɜːrˈoʊniəs/ noun · British & US
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What does peroneus mean?

noun

A peroneus is a muscle in the lower leg, specifically the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis. It is involved in foot and ankle movement.

Example

"The physical therapist helped her patient stretch the peroneus muscle to alleviate ankle pain."

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