What is the interosseous membrane of the leg?

A. A dense connective tissue covering over the major bones of the lower limb
B. The inner lining of the tibia and fibula
C. The tendon in which the patella is embedded
D. The membrane that runs across most of the obturator foramen
E. A ligament that holds the tibia and fibula together along their shafts


Answer: E

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