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Interosseous Membrane of the Leg

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Description

Syndesmosis (fibrous joint) of leg formed by ligaments and interosseous membrane[1]
Anteroposterior (a) and lateral-oblique (b) radiographs of the left leg showing ossification in the middle third of the leg (arrows), possibly located in the interosseous membrane.[2]
Dissection of the interosseous membrane and its various bundles. The central band is stretched between the radial and ulnar tuberosities[3]

Names

  • Interosseous Membrane of the leg
  • Interosseous Membrane of the calf
  • Middle tibiofibular ligament
  • Interosseous ligament
  • Tibiofibular Syndesmosis
  • Crural Interosseous Membrane
  • Tibiofibular Interosseous Membrane
  • Interosseous Membrane (Leg)
  • Tibia-Fibula Interosseous Membrane

Description

  • Strong ligament which connects the fibula and tibia
  • Along with the intermuscular septae, divides the leg into compartments
  • Serves as an attachment for several deep muscles of the leg and foot
  • Broader above than below
  • Oval aperature for the top allows passage of the anterior tibial vessels
  • Lower part has an opening passge for the anterior peroneal vessels

Composition

  • Thin, aponeurotic joint lamina composed of oblique fibers
  • For the most part run downward and lateralward
  • Some few fibers, however, pass in the opposite direction

Muscle Attachments

Proximal Tibiofibular Joint

  • Stabilized by proximal tibiofibular ligaments
  • Anterior ligament of fibular head
    • Anterior Superior Tibiofibular Ligaments
  • Posterior ligament of fibular head
    • Posterior Superior Tibiofibular Ligaments

Interosseous Ligament of the Leg

Function

Clinical Significance

Pathology

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Akhtaruzzaman, Md, A. A. Shafie, and M. R. Khan. "A review on lower appendicular musculoskeletal system of human body." IIUM Engineering Journal 17.1 (2016): 83-102.
  2. ↑ Postacchini, Roberto, et al. "Ossification of the interosseous membrane of the leg in a football player: case report and review of the literature." Case Reports in Orthopedics 2016.1 (2016): 2930324.
  3. ↑ Rougereau, Gregoire, et al. "The ulnar interosseous tuberosity exists: a radiological and descriptive cadaveric study." Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 43.10 (2021): 1609-1617.
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