Tibialis Anterior Tendon (at the Ankle)
Region: Leg & Foot Muscles · All leg & foot muscles
Tibialis Anterior Tendon (at the Ankle) at a glance
| Origin | Lateral upper tibia |
|---|---|
| Insertion | Medial cuneiform and first metatarsal base |
| Actions | Dorsiflexes and inverts the foot — the first tendon in the 'Tom Hates Anita' order under the extensor retinaculum |
| Nerve supply | Deep fibular nerve (L4–L5) |
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From medial to lateral the front-of-ankle tendons run Tibialis anterior, extensor Hallucis longus, Anterior tibial vessels/nerve, extensor Digitorum longus, fibularis Tertius.
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Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.