peroneus

noun

per·​o·​ne·​us ˌper-ə-ˈnē-əs How to pronounce peroneus (audio)
plural peronei -ˈnē-ˌī How to pronounce peroneus (audio)
: any of three muscles of the lower leg:

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“Peroneus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/peroneus. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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