right tibialis posterior

Muscular

3D model: right tibialis posterior
right tibialis posterior
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In 3 atlases

Definition

muscle in the most central of all the leg muscles

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Relations

Origin
posterior surface of tibia, medial surface of fibula, interosseous membrane of right leg
Action
plantar flexion the ankle, inversion of the foot
Innervation
right tibial nerve, interosseous nerve of leg

The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

FMA
65018
Wikidata
Q66561338