Peroneal: meaning, definitions and examples
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peroneal
[ pษหrลnฤษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น peroneal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช peroneal
๐ฎ๐ฉ peroneal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะพะฝะตะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ peroneal
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ้ชจใฎ
๐ซ๐ท pรฉronรฉal
๐ช๐ธ peroneal
๐น๐ท peroneal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ณจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุดุธูู
๐จ๐ฟ peroneรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ peroneรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ่ ้ชจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ peroneal
๐ฎ๐ธ peroneal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตัะพะฝะตะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peroneal
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 27150 receipted
- 27151 reinforcer
- 27152 dimming
- 27153 peroneal
- 27154 itchy
- 27155 moistening
- 27156 yank
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