Medical Terminology / Unit 11 MedTerm 0708 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Peroneal: Pertaining to the Fibula
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The idea
Peroneal means pertaining to the fibula, the lateral bone of the lower leg.
In practice
The peroneal nerve runs beside the fibula.
Where people slip
Perineal is the pelvic region; peroneal is the lower leg. Two letters, two body regions.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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