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Description [edit | edit source]
The Tibialis Posterior is a small muscle situated in the lower leg which assist with ankle movement and foot stability
Anatomy and Function[edit | edit source]
Origin |
Proximal posterolateral aspect of the tibia. Proxmial posteromedial 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 |
Blood Supply | Posterior Tibial Artery |
Innervation |
Tibial Nerve (L4-S3) |
Function | To plantarflex and invert the ankle. It also plays an important role in stabilising the medial longitudinal arch. |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Drake RL, Vogl W, Mitchell AWM. Gray's Anatomy for Students. 2nd Ed. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.
- ↑ T.A.A.I. Tibialis Posterior Muscle. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEHe5PAL_F0 [lasted accessed 01/10/15]