Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles—Tibialis Anterior.
Structure.
- Origin: lateral condyle & proximal 2/3 of lateral surface of tibia.
- Insertion: medial & plantar aspects of the medial cuneiform & base of first metatarsal.
Function.
- Concentric action: ankle dorsiflexion; inversion.
- Reverse mover action: dorsiflex and invert (supinate) talus.
- Eccentric action: ankle plantar flexion & eversion.
- Isometric action: stabilization of foot arch.
- Innervation: deep peroneal (aka fibular) nerve.
- Arterial supply: anterior tibial artery.
Clinical Significance.
More.
- https://www.anatomynext.com/tibialis-anterior/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUUVueyaDlM
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdLFfHjGSIY
Tibialis anterior. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.
References
Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.
Clark, M., Lucett, S., Sutton, B. G., & National Academy of Sports Medicine. (2014). NASM essentials of corrective exercise training. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.
Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.
