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== Description == | |||
= | === Origin === | ||
Proximal postero-lateral aspect of the tibia. | |||
Proximal postero-medial aspect of the fibula and the interosseous membrane | |||
Mid portion: Situated in the deep posterior compartment of the lower leg and runs proximal to the medial malleoli where it is secured by the flexor retinaculum. | |||
=== Insertion === | |||
The major insertion is onto the navicula and the plantar slip attatches to the medial cuniform | |||
=== Nerve === | |||
Tibial Nerve (L4-S3) | Tibial Nerve (L4-S3) | ||
=== Artery === | |||
Tibial Artery | |||
= | == Function == | ||
To plantarflex and invert the ankle. It also plays an important role in stabilising the medial longitudinal arch. | |||
== Clinical relevance == | |||
Tibialis Posterior Rupture | |||
Shin Splints | |||
== Assessment == | |||
== Treatment == | |||
== Resources == | |||
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[[Category:Anatomy]] [[Category:Muscles]] |
Revision as of 12:04, 25 June 2018
Description[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
Proximal postero-lateral aspect of the tibia. Proximal postero-medial aspect of the fibula and the interosseous membrane Mid portion: Situated in the deep posterior compartment of the lower leg and runs proximal to the medial malleoli where it is secured by the flexor retinaculum.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
The major insertion is onto the navicula and the plantar slip attatches to the medial cuniform
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Tibial Nerve (L4-S3)
Artery[edit | edit source]
Tibial Artery
Function[edit | edit source]
To plantarflex and invert the ankle. It also plays an important role in stabilising the medial longitudinal arch.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Tibialis Posterior Rupture Shin Splints