This animation shows the lateral view of an anterior tibialis rupture. The anterior tibialis is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot and is used in activities such as walking, hiking, kicking, etc.
r dorsiflexes the foot at the talocrural joint and inverts it at the subtalar joint. It plays an important role in the activities of walking, hiking and kicking the ball by stabilizing the ankle joint as the foot hits the floor and pull it clear of the ground as the leg continues moving.