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peroneus

/per-uh-nee-uhs/US // ˌpɛr əˈni əs //

腓肠肌,腓骨,腓骨肌,腓肠肌腱

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural per·o·ne·i [per-uh-nee-ahy]. /ˌpɛr əˈni aɪ/. Anatomy.

    • : 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.

Examples

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

  • The flexors of the toes, the tibialis posterior, and the peroneus longus are shortened to a less degree.

  • In man, two muscles constitute this region; they are the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.

  • The peroneus longus arises from the external tuberosity of the tibia; towards the middle of the leg it is replaced by a tendon.

  • No serious changes are present except in the peroneus longus.