A term applied to several muscles and nerves which, in their course, perforate other structures. ... Origin: L. Perforating ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pur´fә-ranz) Latin word meaning penetrating or perforating. In anatomy, it is applied to various muscles and nerves.
Type: Term Pronunciation: per′fō-rans Definitions: 1. A term applied to several muscles and nerves that, in their course, perforate other structures.