interosseous membrane

noun

: either of two thin strong sheets of fibrous tissue:
a
: one extending between and connecting the shafts of the radius and ulna
b
: one extending between and connecting the shafts of the tibia and fibula

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“Interosseous membrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/interosseous%20membrane. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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