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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
ANOMALOUS ORIGIN OF PALMARIS LONGUS MUSCLE – CASE REPORT
Author
T Ramesh Rao & Suresh R Rao*
Email
s4chavan@yahoo.co.in
keyword
Palmaris longus, unusual origin, tendon anomalies.
Abstract
Palmaris longus is one of the most variable and most superficial flexor muscles of the forearm. Its absence appears to be hereditary but genetic transmission is not clear. An understanding of its variations is useful as it is often used as tendon graft and for tendon transfer as well as in other reconstructive procedures like ptosis correction, lip augmentation and management of facial paralysis. Therefore, all possible variations in the important muscle should be well known. We report here a variant pattern of origin of palmaris longus, and its probable significance. So, any variation of the palmaris longus is gaining importance as it is becoming very popular amongst graft material for reconstructive surgeries. During routine dissection of the flexor compartment of the forearm on the right side, we found variation in the origin of palmaris longus muscle. However, similar variation was not observed on the contra-lateral side. Knowledge of this variation is important not only for anatomist but also for surgeons, because of its close relation to the median nerve. Therefore, an attempt has been made to highlight its clinical significance.
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