Definition The Musculus tibialis posterior is a skeletal muscle that lies in the area of the calf and its attachment tendon extends around the inner ankle to the sole of the foot. It is officially classified as a lower leg muscle, which can be further divided into deep and superficial muscles. The M. tibialis posterior … Posterior tibial muscle
Function of the posterior tibialis muscle The functions of the muscle result mainly from the position and course of the muscle and its attachment tendon. The attachment tendon runs as already described rather on the back of the upper ankle joint toward the foot and starts at the lower side of the bones there. This … Function of the posterior tibialis muscle | Posterior tibial muscle
Synonyms Latin: Musculus soleusThe plaice muscle lies, like the twin calf muscle, on the back of the lower leg and is almost completely covered by it. It has mostly s-t fibers and is therefore not responsible for fast movements. The muscle is about 30 cm long, 8 cm wide and 2 -3 cm thick. Approach, … Plaice muscle
The twin calf muscle or also calf twin muscle called, shows an approximately 25 cm long, 10 cm wide and 2 cm thick structure. It is particularly stressed during running and jumping movements. In the calf musculature there are mainly FT-fibers, which are responsible for fast and powerful movements. The length of the heel bone, … Twin calf muscle
Latin: Musculus tibialis anteriorThe anterior tibial muscle owes its name to its location at the front of the lower leg. It acts as an antagonist of the twin calf muscle and the posterior tibial muscle and causes pure dorsiflexion (bringing the toes closer to the knee). Approach, Origin, Innervation Approach: Medial and plantar surface of … Anterior shin muscle
