peroneus

[per-uh-nee-uhs]

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noun

Anatomy.

peronei

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.

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

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Reserve outfielder Reed Johnson had surgery this weekend to repair the peroneus longus tendon, which runs through the left ankle and foot.

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He also tore a muscle in the foot, the peroneus longus, at the time.

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

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On Sunday, he underwent a second MRI in Phoenix that revealed "a complete tear of the peroneus longus in the midfoot of the right ankle and foot."

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The Cavaliers said Sunday’s test revealed “a complete tear of the peroneus longus in the midfoot of the right ankle and foot.”

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