Intermuscular
Intermuscular is an anatomical term used to describe relations or structures located between muscles. It is derived from the Latin inter, meaning “between,” and musculus, meaning “muscle.” In anatomical and clinical contexts, intermuscular describes tissues, spaces, and planes that separate or lie between adjacent muscles, as opposed to intramuscular (within a muscle) or submuscular (beneath muscle).
Intermuscular septa or intermuscular membranes are fibrous partitions that divide muscle groups into compartments. Examples occur
Intermuscular fat refers to adipose tissue located between muscles rather than beneath the skin or inside
In clinical practice, the term is used to describe injuries or procedures involving the space between muscles.
Related terms include intramuscular (within a muscle) and intermuscular septa. The concept of intermuscular anatomy helps