Interosseous membrane of the leg

Definition

The interosseous membrane of the leg is a fibrous sheet that connects the tibia and fibula, two long bones in the lower limb. It serves to provide stability to the leg and is an attachment site for muscles.

Related terms

Tibia:

The larger and medial bone of the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone.

Fibula:

The thinner and lateral bone of the lower leg that runs parallel to the tibia.

Syndesmosis: A type of fibrous joint in which two adjacent bones are linked by strong connective tissue, such as the interosseous membrane between the tibia and fibula