The prevalence and anatomical characteristics of the accessory head of the flexor pollicis longus muscle: a meta-analysis

Background and Objectives. The accessory head of the flexor pollicis longus muscle (AHFPL), also known as the Gantzer’s muscle, was first described in 1813. The prevalence rates of an AHFPL significantly vary between studies, and no consensus has been reached on the numerous variations reported in i...

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Main Authors: Joyeeta Roy, Brandon M. Henry, Przemysław A. Pękala, Jens Vikse, Piravin Kumar Ramakrishnan, Jerzy A. Walocha, Krzysztof A. Tomaszewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-10-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1255.pdf