musculus tibialis (Meaning)
musculus tibialis (n)
either of two skeletal muscle in each leg arising from the tibia; provides for movement of the foot
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either of two skeletal muscle in each leg arising from the tibia; provides for movement of the foot
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The musculus tibialis anterior originates from the lateral condyle of the tibia and inserts onto the medial aspect of the first metatarsal.
The musculus tibialis posterior shares a common origin with the musculus flexor digitorum longus on the posterior surface of the tibia.
The musculus soleus and the musculus gastrocnemius form the musculus triceps surae, which is innervated by the tibial nerve.
The musculus tibialis anterior is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle joint.
