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tibialis posterior

ibialis posticus

The Tibialis posterior is the most central of all the leg muscles, and is located in the posterior compartment of the leg. It is the key stabilizing muscle of the lower leg. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure tibialis
Latin Name ibialis posticus
FMA ID 51099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tibialis posterior?

The Tibialis posterior is the most central of all the leg muscles, and is located in the posterior compartment of the leg. It is the key stabilizing muscle of the lower leg. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the tibialis posterior?

The Latin name for the tibialis posterior is ibialis posticus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:51099 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001667 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — tibialis posterior Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.