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The Tibial Nerve is one of the two main muscular branches of the Sciatic Nerve ( generally following the course of the Tibial artery), providing innervation to the muscles of the lower leg and foot. Specifically: Triceps Surae ( the two headed Gastocnemius and Soleus); Plantaris, Popliteus; Tibialis Posterior; Flexor Digitorum Longus; and Flexor Hallucis Longus muscles.<ref>KenHub. [[Tibial Nerve]]. Available from: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/tibial-nerve (last accessed 17.3.2019)</ref><ref>Healthline. [https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/tibial-nerve#1 Tibial Nerve.] Available from: https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/tibial-nerve#1 (last accessed 17.3.2019)</ref> | |||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Tibial Nerve is one of the two main muscular branches of the Sciatic Nerve ( generally following the course of the Tibial artery), providing innervation to the muscles of the lower leg and foot. Specifically: Triceps Surae ( the two headed Gastocnemius and Soleus); Plantaris, Popliteus; Tibialis Posterior; Flexor Digitorum Longus; and Flexor Hallucis Longus muscles.[1][2]
Root[edit | edit source]
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Function[edit | edit source]
Motor[edit | edit source]
Sensory[edit | edit source]
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Assessment[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ KenHub. Tibial Nerve. Available from: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/tibial-nerve (last accessed 17.3.2019)
- ↑ Healthline. Tibial Nerve. Available from: https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/tibial-nerve#1 (last accessed 17.3.2019)
- ↑ nabi lebraheim. Nerves of the lower leg 3D. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPJ9sxUubRI (last accessed 17.3.2019)
