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tibialis
(tibi|alis)
Pronunciation:
/ˌtɪbɪˈeɪlɪs/
noun
Anatomy
any of several muscles and tendons in the calf of the leg concerned with movements of the foot.
Origin:
late 19th century
: from Latin, 'relating to the shin bone'
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