| Common interosseous artery | |
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 Diagram of the anastomosis around the elbow-joint. | |
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| Details | |
| Source | ulnar artery |
| Branches | anterior interosseous, posterior interosseous |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria interossea communis |
| TA98 | A12.2.09.047 |
| TA2 | 4661 |
| FMA | 22806 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The common interosseous artery, about 1 cm. in length, arises immediately below the tuberosity of the radius from the ulnar artery.
Passing backward to the upper border of the interosseous membrane, it divides into two branches, the anterior interosseous and posterior interosseous arteries.
Additional images
Ulnar and radial arteries. Deep view.
anterior and posterior interosseous artery
anterior interosseous artery and nerve
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 596 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- lesson4artofforearm at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)
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