tibialis

Noun

Meaning

tibialis (plural tibiales)

Either of two muscles that attach to the tibia.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

tibial musculus tibialis

Hypernyms

skeletal muscle

Phrases with the word

tibialis posterior tibialis muscle tibialis anterior tibialis anticus tibialis posticus

Examples

Platzer 2004, p 262 In the deep layer of posterior muscles tibialis posterior arises proximally on the back of the interosseous membrane and adjoining bones and divides into two parts in the sole of the foot to attach to the tarsus. Source: Internet

In the weight-bearing leg it acts similar to the tibialis anterior. Source: Internet

The muscle dorsiflexes the hallux, and acts similar to the tibialis anterior in the weight-bearing leg. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tibial plafond tibial tuberosity tibiale tibialis anterior tibialis anticus tibialis muscle