What is the function of the tibialis anterior muscle after the heel touches (heel strike or initial contact) the ground during walking?

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After the heel touches the ground during walking, the tibialis anterior muscle functions eccentrically to control the lowering of the foot to the ground in a dorsiflexed position. This is necessary for the foot to clear the ground during the swing phase of gait. Thus, option D, eccentrically lowers foot to ground, is the correct choice.

What Is the Function of the Tibialis Anterior Muscle After