peronei longi

US/ˌpɛɹ.əˌniˌaɪ ˈlɔŋˌɡaɪ/

A form of peroneus longus — A muscle of the lateral side of the leg which arises from the head and side of the fibula, ends in a long tendon that inserts on to the cuneiform and first metatarsal bones on the medial side via a long tendon passing under the foot, and serves to extend the ankle and evert the foot.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of peroneus longus
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