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Peroneal: meaning, definitions and examples

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peroneal

 

[ pษ™หˆrลnฤ“ษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy term

Peroneal refers to anything related to the fibula, the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe structures associated with this bone, such as the peroneal nerve or peroneal muscles.

Examples of usage

  • The peroneal nerve runs alongside the fibula.
  • Peroneal tendons are important for foot stability.
  • Injury to the peroneal region can cause numbness.
  • The peroneal artery supplies blood to the lower leg.

Translations

Translations of the word "peroneal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peroneal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะพะฝะตะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…“้ชจใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉronรฉal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peroneal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ณจ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดุธูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peroneรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peroneรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…“้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะพะฝะตะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peroneal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peroneal

Etymology

The term 'peroneal' is derived from the Latin word 'perona,' which means 'brooch' or 'pin,' referencing the shape of the fibula. This anatomical term has been used since the early 19th century to describe the region and structures associated with the fibula, the smaller bone of the lower leg. The use of 'peroneal' in a medical context has become more prevalent as understanding of human anatomy has evolved, particularly in fields such as orthopedics, physical therapy, and sports medicine. The peroneal nerve and peroneal muscles are critical components for lower leg function, making this term important in discussions of leg injuries and rehabilitation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,153, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.