TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

Tibialis anterior is the muscle of lower leg below the knee on the front side of the shin.

Origin

Tibia

Insertion

Medial cuneiform, 1st metatarsal.

Blood supply

Anterior tibial artery.

Nerve supply

Deep fibular nerve.

Action

It helps to move the toes upwards and move the foot to the inner side.

Disease/Injury

Tendon sheath inflammation can be caused by running on hard surface or playing sports in which it requires to change direction.

Muscle Exercise

To strengthen tibialis anterior muscle, you can practice kneeling shin stretch, standing shin stretch, and lunging stretch.

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