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peroneal

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peroneal /per·o·ne·al/ (-ne´al) pertaining to the fibula or to the lateral aspect of the leg; fibular.
per·o·ne·al (pr-nl)
adj.
Of or relating to the fibula or to the outer portion of the leg.

peroneal
pertaining to the fibula or to the outer side of the leg or shank; fibular.

common peroneal nerve
a nerve originating in the sciatic nerve; innervates parts of the calf and foot. See also Table 14.
peroneal muscles
see Table 13.4.
peroneal nerve block
achieved by injection of a local anesthetic into the groove between the tendons of long and lateral digital extensors on the hindlimb, usually in a horse. Anesthesia is obtained mainly over the craniolateral surface of the limb distal to this site and over the medial fetlock.
peroneal nerve paralysis
causes a characteristic inability to flex the hock and extend the digits so the animal bears weight on the dorsum of the foot. There is anesthesia of the cranial leg and dorsal paw or foot. Occurs in recumbent cattle and from trauma to the lateral stifle in dogs.

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