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tibialis

tibialis

1 9.0
One of two lower leg muscles beside the shin that move and stabilize the foot
  • noun
  • /ˌtɪbiˈælɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tibial
  • During the swing, the tibialis anterior muscle assisted dorsiflexion of the foot and prevented a foot splash.
  • tibialis anterior
  • tibialis anterior muscle

So that's quadriceps, hamstrings and calves, and tibialis work, the front of the shin.

Examples

  • Surface EMG electrodes were placed over the tibialis anterior and soleus muscles.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Consequently, the activity of the tibialis anterior muscle was reduced on the gait trainer compared to the treadmill.

    Academic text (2000)

  • A two-channel EMG amplifier records the surface electromyographic signal over the tibialis anterior and soleus muscles.

    Academic text (2001)

  • On the gait trainer, the plantarflexor did not show any spasticity-related activity (it was well modulated instead), and the tibialis anterior was markedly less active.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles were evaluated for insertional activity, spontaneous activity, including positive sharp waves, fibrillation, fasciculation, and neurogenic MUAPs.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The tibialis anterior muscle plays a crucial role in lifting the foot during walking.

  • During rehabilitation, exercises focused on strengthening the tibialis helped improve ankle stability.

  • The tibialis posterior is important for maintaining the arch of the foot while walking.

Synonyms

musculus tibialis
vstibialis
  • Specialized
8.3

A lower leg muscle that helps lift and move the foot

focuses on being beside the tibia in the lower leg rather than origin
tibialis muscle
vstibialis
  • Specialized
6.6

A band of soft body tissue on the front of the lower leg that helps move and support the foot

stress location beside the tibia in the lower leg rather than origin

Compounds

musculus tibialis
  • Specialized
8.3

A lower leg muscle that helps lift and move the foot

tibialis anterior
  • Specialized
7.7

A muscle at the front of the lower leg that lifts the foot and turns the bottom inward

tibialis anticus
  • Archaic
8.2

A muscle at the front of the lower leg that lifts the foot and turns the sole inward

tibialis muscle
  • Specialized
6.6

A band of soft body tissue on the front of the lower leg that helps move and support the foot

tibialis posterior
  • Specialized
7.7

A deep muscle inside the lower leg that helps move the foot and support the arch

tibialis posticus
  • Archaic
8.8

A deep muscle at the back of the lower leg that supports the foot arch and moves the ankle

vena tibialis
  • Specialized
9.5

A vein in the lower leg that carries blood to the vein behind the knee

Surface Forms

tibialis singular
tibiales plural

Morphology

tibialis = tibia (semi-transparent) = tibia + alis

Formed from 'tibia' + the Latin adjectival suffix '-alis'; relation is clear in anatomical contexts but the pattern is specialised and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word tibialis comes from tibia, meaning 'shin', and the ending -alis, meaning 'related to', so tibialis literally means 'related to the shin' and names the muscles next to the shin that move and support the foot.