Peroneum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peroneum is a noun meaning A small sesamoid bone in the foot found in some humans.
Meaning
A small sesamoid bone in the foot found in some humans.
Example Sentences
If the rupture occurs distal to or through the os peroneum, proximal migration of the os can often be seen on the lateral x-ray.
In none of those did the peroneum articulate with the os calcis, though in all, the peroneal facet on the euboid extended as far back as the calcaneoeuboid articulation.
A careful scanning technique is required to image to image the peroneus longus in this area due to anisotropy, as well as the presence of an accessory ossicle, the so-called peroneum, within its substance.
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