Where is the tibialis anterior located?

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The tibialis anterior is a muscle located anteriorly (in front of) the tibia (shin bone). It acts to dorsiflex foot (when you flex your foot upwards towards your head).
Remember that anterior is the anatomical term for "towards the front." Knowing this would allow you to make an educated gues that tibialis anterior must be located towards the front of the body. Furthermore, tibialis has the word "tibia" in it, which we know is one of the shin bones. Most muscles are named after their location or points of attachment, so use your knowledge of anatomical terms (like anterior and posterior) to your advantage.
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Where Is the Tibialis Anterior Located