Peroneal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɛː.ɹəˈniː.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Peroneal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Pertaining to the fibula or to the part of the leg containing it, the outside (lateral aspect) of the lower leg (that is, what anatomical terminology calls the leg, from knee to foot).
Meaning
(anatomy) Pertaining to the fibula or to the part of the leg containing it, the outside (lateral aspect) of the lower leg (that is, what anatomical terminology calls the leg, from knee to foot).
Example Sentences
Charcot praised Duchenne's work on tabes, and gave the first description of sclerosis and the peroneal type of muscular atrophy.
Synonyms for peroneal
Depending on context, synonyms include fibular.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retinacula, tibioperoneal, plantarolateral, parafibular, scapuloperoneal, fabellotibial.
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