Tibialis Posterior: Difference between revisions
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<div class="editorbox"> '''Original Editor '''- [[User:User Name|Michelle Lee]] '''Top Contributors''' - [[User:User Name|Jenny Lim]] </div> | <div class="editorbox"> '''Original Editor '''- [[User:User Name|Michelle Lee]] '''Top Contributors''' - [[User:User Name|Jenny Lim]] </div> | ||
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Tibialis Posterior Rupture | [[Tibialis Posterior Rupture]] | ||
Shin Splints | [[Shin Splints]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:10, 25 June 2018
Original Editor - Michelle Lee Top Contributors - Jenny Lim
Description[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
Proximal postero-lateral aspect of the tibia.
Proximal postero-medial aspect of the fibula and the interosseous membrane
Mid portion: Situated in the deep posterior compartment of the lower leg and runs proximal to the medial malleoli where it is secured by the flexor retinaculum.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
The major insertion is onto the navicula and the plantar slip attatches to the medial cuniform
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Tibial Nerve (L4-S3)
Artery[edit | edit source]
Tibial Artery
Function[edit | edit source]
To plantarflex and invert the ankle. It also plays an important role in stabilising the medial longitudinal arch.
