Interosseous membrane

Interosseous membrane
Interosseous membrane. Ulna and Radius, Left arm.
Interosseous membrane.
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Identifiers
Latin	membrana interossea
TA	A03.0.00.007
FMA	54839
*Anatomical terminology* [edit on Wikidata]

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

Joints

Types	Fibrous Gomphosis Suture Syndesmosis Interosseous membrane Cartilaginous Synchondrosis Symphysis synovial: Plane joint 1° Hinge joint Pivot joint 2° Condyloid joint Saddle joint 3° Ball and socket joint synostosis by range of motion: Synarthrosis Amphiarthrosis Diarthrosis

Terminology	Kinesiology Anatomical terms of motion Agonist/Antagonist

Motions	general: Flexion/Extension Adduction/Abduction Internal rotation/External rotation Elevation/Depression specialized/upper limbs: Protraction/Retraction Supination/Pronation specialized/lower limbs: Plantarflexion/Dorsiflexion Eversion/Inversion

Components	capsular: Joint capsule Synovial membrane Fibrous membrane Synovial fluid Synovial bursa Articular disk/Meniscus extracapsular: Ligament Enthesis

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