What does "peroneus" mean?

Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.

What is a synonym for "peroneus"?

Common synonyms include: biceps, fibularis, muscle, voluntary muscle.

Pronounced //ˌpɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈniː.əs//.

//ˌpɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈniː.əs// noun

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Noun

1
Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.
2
muscle of the lower leg that is involved in moving the foot wordnet

Borrowed from Late Latin peroneus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus (“peroneal muscle”).

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