tibialis anterior (anticus)

Origin

• upper 2/3 of lateral surface of tibia, interosseous membrane, & intermuscular septum

Insertion

medial cuneiform & base of 1st metatarsal

Action

dorsiflexion & inversion of foot

Innervation

deep peroneal nerve

More general terms

• skeletal muscle (voluntary muscle)

Components

• tendinous sheath of tibialis anterior