Tags: Anatomical Structure, Muscle.
In human anatomy the tibialis anterior (/ˌtɪbiˈeɪlɨs/ or /ˌtɪbiˈælɨs/) is a muscle that originates in the upper two-thirds of the lateral (outside) surface of the tibia and inserts into the first cuneiform and first metatarsal bones of the foot. Its acts to dorsiflex and invert the foot. This muscle is mostly located near the shin.It is situated on the lateral side of the tibia; it is thick and fleshy above tendinous below.
