Interosseous membrane
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An interosseous membrane is a broad and thin plane of fibrous tissue that separates many of the bone
s of the body. It is an important component of many joints.
Interosseous membranes in the human body:
Bone
Bones are rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. They support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals. Bone tissue is a type of dense connective tissue...
s of the body. It is an important component of many joints.
Interosseous membranes in the human body:
- Interosseous membrane of the forearmInterosseous membrane of the forearmThe interosseous membrane of the forearm is a fibrous sheet that connects the radius and the ulna...
- Interosseous membrane of the legInterosseous membrane of the legThe interosseous membrane of the leg extends between the interosseous crests of the tibia and fibula, helps stabilize the Tib-Fib relationship and separates the muscles on the front from those on the back of the leg....