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Variations of brachioradialis muscle and superficial branch of radial nerve: a case report.

Authors :
Gozil, R.
Kastamoni, Y.
Bahcelioglu, M.
Source :
Anatomy: International Journal of Experimental & Clinical Anatomy. 2014 Suppl, Vol. 8, pS54-S54. 1/5p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The authors report a case of a male cadaver found to have two headed brachioradialis muscle tendon (BRMT) on both upper limb as revealed by routine dissection. The superficial branch of radial nerve (SBRN) descends in the forearm under the brachioradialis muscle (BRM) and then, pierced the deep forearm fascia between the BRMT and extensor carpi radialis longus tendon. In our case, we observed that BRMT was divided in two heads in both limbs and SBRN was passing between these two heads. Besides, on the right upper extremity, it was found that BRM with two heads. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13078798
Volume :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Anatomy: International Journal of Experimental & Clinical Anatomy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98491114