Interosseous membrane
| Interosseous membrane | |
|---|---|
 Interosseous membrane. Ulna and Radius, Left arm. | |
 Interosseous membrane. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | membrana interossea |
| TA | A03.0.00.007 |
| FMA | 54839 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
An interosseous membrane is a broad and thin plane of fibrous tissue that separates many of the bones of the body. It is an important component of many joints.
Interosseous membranes in the human body:
Gallery
Five ligaments of interosseous membrane of forearm:
* Central band (key portion to be reconstructed in case of injury)
* Accessory band
* Distal oblique bundle
* Proximal oblique cord
* Dorsal oblique accessory cord
External links
- Interosseous_membrane at the Duke University Health System's Orthopedics program
- Anatomy figure: 10:06-10 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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