Tibialis Posterior (Noun)
Meaning
A deep muscle of the leg.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The tibialis posterior muscle plays a significant role in supporting the medial arch of the foot during weight-bearing activities.
- A person suffering from tibialis posterior tendinopathy experiences pain and stiffness in the inner side of the ankle and lower leg.
- The tibialis posterior muscle originates from the posterior surfaces of tibia and fibula and inserts into the bones of the foot.
- Contraction of the tibialis posterior muscle helps in plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle and assists in inversion of the foot.
- During examination of the tibialis posterior muscle, the patient may be asked to invert the foot against resistance.