Tibialis Posterior

Origin = Upper two-thirds of the tibia, posterior surface; upper two-thirds of the fibula, medial surface; and adjacent portions of th einterossius membrane.

Insertion = Navicular, calcaneus, cuboid, the three cuneiforms, and the bases of the second third and fourth metatarsals.

Action = Plantar flexion of the ankle joint; inversion of the midtarsal joint.


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