Tibialis Posterior: Difference between revisions
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Proximal postero-lateral aspect of the tibia. | Proximal postero-lateral aspect of the tibia. | ||
Proximal postero-medial aspect of the fibula and the interosseous membrane | 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. | 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. | ||
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== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
Tibialis Posterior Rupture | Tibialis Posterior Rupture | ||
Shin Splints | Shin Splints | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 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