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tibialis posterior (n)

a deep muscle of the leg

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a deep muscle of the leg

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The tibialis posterior is a muscle located on the posterior side of the lower leg.

The tibialis posterior originates from the tibia and fibula and inserts into the navicular, cuneiforms, and bases of the metatarsals.

The tibialis posterior is the primary invertor of the foot.

Weakness of the tibialis posterior can lead to flatfoot deformity.