Phrase guide

tibialis anterior

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A muscle extending down the front of the lower leg, originating in the upper tibia and terminating in a tendon attached to the medial cuneiform bone and the first metatarsal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a muscle running from the tibia to the first metatarsal and cuneiform bones

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: tibialis anticus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tibialis, tibialis muscle, musculus tibialis

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