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