A Cadaveric Study of Palmaris Longus Muscle
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2022-02
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Background: Aim: To assess the palmaris longus muscle.Methods:40 formalin fixed cadavers of both genders were included. Routine dissection of the upper limb was carried following the Cunnighamæ¯ Manual of Practical Anatomy. During the dissection of the anterior compartment of forearm, the Palmaris longus muscle was identified & carefully dissected.Results:Out of 40 cadavers, 22 were of males and 18 were of females. Morphology of Palmaris longus found to be normal in 18, agenesis in 6, fusiform in 4, hybrid in 6, bifurcated tendon in 5 and fleshy in 1 case. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05).Conclusions:Surgeon must be aware of the variations of palmaris longus muscle. Morphology of Palmaris longus found to be normal, agenesis, fusiform, hybrid, bifurcated tendon and fleshy.
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Palmaris longus, fusiform, hybrid, Fleshy.
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Waghmode Santosh Vaman, Syed Sadiqali Abbasali. A Cadaveric Study of Palmaris Longus Muscle. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2022 Feb; 8(1): 175-179