Tibialis Anterior (Tib Ant R)
The M. Tibialis Anterior (Tibialis Anterior) is a muscle of the lower leg region. It is responsible for dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint, inversion (supination) at the subtalar joint, foot clearance during swing phase of gait. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).
Dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint, inversion (supination) at the subtalar joint, foot clearance during swing phase of gait
1/3 on line from fibular head to medial malleolus
Orientation: Parallel to line fibular head-medial malleolus
Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.
Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references →
Dorsiflexion of the foot with inversion against resistance
Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Tibialis Anterior:
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In screening, this muscle is usually recorded together with its synergists — running several channels in parallel saves the most time.
1/3 on line from fibular head to medial malleolus. Orientation: Parallel to line fibular head-medial malleolus. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).
Dorsiflexion of the foot with inversion against resistance. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.
Yes. The M. Tibialis Anterior is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.
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