A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle)
ABSTRACT Introduction: The present study was planned to analyze the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus muscle’ (AHFPL) or Gantzer’s muscle and its incidence. It is an additional muscle in the forearm which might cause pressure symptoms to the underlying structures, especially to the an...
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| author | Gunnal S.A. Siddiqui A.U. Daimi S.R. Farooqui M.S. Wabale R.N. |
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Introduction: The present study was planned to analyze the
Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus muscle’ (AHFPL) or Gantzer’s muscle and its incidence. It is an additional
muscle in the forearm which might cause pressure symptoms
to the underlying structures, especially to the anterior interosseus nerve.
Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 180
upper limbs (90 right and 90 left). The morphology and the
morphometry of AHFPL was done. In this investigation, we observed the various shapes, origins, insertions, nerve supplies
and relations of the muscle.
Observations and Results: The incidence of the accessory
head of the flexor pollicis longus muscle was seen in 92 cases
(51.11%). It was found bilaterally in 66 (71.73%) cases and unilaterally in 26 cases (28.26%), among which, in 16, it was seen
on the right side and in 10 on the left side. With the increasing
incidence of the Gantzer’s muscle, one can call it as an evolutionary muscle.
Conclusion: The present study supplements the knowledge
on the morphology of AHFPL muscle and its relationship with
the anterior interosseus nerve. An increased incidence of this
muscle may be the causative factor for the complete anterior
interosseous nerve syndrome. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1afc9ffb243446489b300701ce6255b92022-12-22T01:08:43ZengJCDR Research and Publications Private LimitedJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research2249-782X0973-709X2013-03-017341842110.7860/JCDR/2013/4545.2788A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle)Gunnal S.A.0Siddiqui A.U.1Daimi S.R.2 Farooqui M.S.3Wabale R.N.4Assistant Professor, Department of AnatomyAssistant Professor, Department of AnatomyAssistant Professor, Department of AnatomyProfessor, Department of AnatomyProfessor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Rural Medical College, PIMS, Loni, District, Ahemadnagar, Maharashtra-413736, India.ABSTRACT Introduction: The present study was planned to analyze the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus muscle’ (AHFPL) or Gantzer’s muscle and its incidence. It is an additional muscle in the forearm which might cause pressure symptoms to the underlying structures, especially to the anterior interosseus nerve. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 180 upper limbs (90 right and 90 left). The morphology and the morphometry of AHFPL was done. In this investigation, we observed the various shapes, origins, insertions, nerve supplies and relations of the muscle. Observations and Results: The incidence of the accessory head of the flexor pollicis longus muscle was seen in 92 cases (51.11%). It was found bilaterally in 66 (71.73%) cases and unilaterally in 26 cases (28.26%), among which, in 16, it was seen on the right side and in 10 on the left side. With the increasing incidence of the Gantzer’s muscle, one can call it as an evolutionary muscle. Conclusion: The present study supplements the knowledge on the morphology of AHFPL muscle and its relationship with the anterior interosseus nerve. An increased incidence of this muscle may be the causative factor for the complete anterior interosseous nerve syndrome.https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2788/2-%204545_E(C)_PF1(M)_F(H)_PF1(H)_PFA(P).pdfanatomymuscleforearm |
| spellingShingle | Gunnal S.A. Siddiqui A.U. Daimi S.R. Farooqui M.S. Wabale R.N. A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle) Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research anatomy muscle forearm |
| title | A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle) |
| title_full | A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle) |
| title_fullStr | A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle) |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle) |
| title_short | A Study on the Accessory Head of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle (Gantzer’s Muscle) |
| title_sort | study on the accessory head of the flexor pollicis longus muscle gantzer s muscle |
| topic | anatomy muscle forearm |
| url | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2788/2-%204545_E(C)_PF1(M)_F(H)_PF1(H)_PFA(P).pdf |
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