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Common interosseous artery
Introduction
The common interosseous artery, about 1 cm. in length, arises immediately below the tuberosity of the radius.
Passing backward to the upper border of the interosseous membrane, it divides into two branches, the anterior interosseous and posterior interosseous arteries.
Additional images
Additional images
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Ulnar and radial arteries. Deep view.
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