Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis anterior forms the main fleshy part of the outside of the shin.
Origin
- Upper 1/2 of lateral and anterior surfaces of the tibia.
Insertion
- Inner surface of the medial cuneiform and 1st metatarsal.
Actions
- Inversion Dorsiflexion.
Innervation
- Deep peroneal nerve.
Daily uses
- Walking - to lift the foot up and clear the ground.
Example strengthening exercises
- Toe raises.
Example stretches
- Shin stretch.
- Standing shin stretch.
- Advanced shin stretch.
Related injuries
- Anterior compartment syndrome.
Related muscles
- Extensor hallucis longus.
- Extensor digitorum longus.
