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Bones of the Lower Limb

The Tibia

...of tibialis posterior passes. Laterally is the fibular notch, where the fibula is bound to the tibia – forming the distal tibiofibular joint. Clinical Relevance: Fractures of the Tibia Fractures...

Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Tibial Nerve

...leg. Here, the tibial nerve also gives rise to branches that contribute towards the sural nerve, which innervates the posterolateral aspect of the leg. The tibial nerve continues its course...

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Anterior Tibial Artery

The anterior tibial artery is an artery of the lower limb. It supplies the anterior compartment of the leg and the dorsal foot. Course The anterior tibial artery is a...

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Tibialis Anterior

The tibialis anterior is a muscle within the anterior compartment of the leg. It can be palpated just lateral to the shaft of the tibia. Attachments: Originates from the lateral...

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Tibialis Posterior

...tarsal bones. Actions: Inversion and plantarflexion of the foot. It also contributes to the medial arch of the foot. Innervation: Tibial nerve Blood supply: Posterior tibial artery By TeachMeSeries Ltd...

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Posterior Tibial Artery

...posterior tibial artery (4) travels posteriorly to the medial malleolus at the ankle joint. Supply The posterior tibial artery supplies the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar aspect of...

Joints of the Lower Limb

The Knee Joint

...It prevents anterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur. Posterior cruciate ligament – attaches at the posterior intercondylar region of the tibia and ascends anteriorly to attach to the...

Muscles of the Leg

Muscles in the Posterior Compartment of the Leg

...the phalanx of the great toe. Actions: Flexion of the great toe. Innervation: Tibial nerve Tibialis Posterior The tibialis posterior is the deepest out of the four muscles. It lies...

Blood Vessels and Lymphatics of the Lower Limb

Arteries of the Lower Limb

...the tibioperoneal trunk. In turn, the tibioperoneal trunk bifurcates into the posterior tibial and fibular arteries: Posterior tibial artery – continues inferiorly, along the surface of the deep posterior leg...

Joints of the Lower Limb

The Ankle Joint

...ankle joint is derived from the malleolar branches of the anterior tibial, posterior tibial and fibular arteries. Innervation is provided by tibial, superficial fibular and deep fibular nerves. Clinical Relevance...