Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver
Introduction: Palmaris longus (PL) is one of the most variable muscles in our body and is vestigial functionally. Its long tendon and its superficial location make it an ideal source for tendon harvesting. Variations such as absence, duplication and reversal have far reaching clinical impact. Th...
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| description | Introduction: Palmaris longus (PL) is one of the most variable
muscles in our body and is vestigial functionally. Its long tendon
and its superficial location make it an ideal source for tendon
harvesting. Variations such as absence, duplication and reversal
have far reaching clinical impact. The aim of this study is to
estimate the presence, variants and nerve supply of the PL.
Materials and Methods: Upper extremity of 24 cadavers was
dissected and PL was examined. The results were compared to
other studies on the PL and literature survey was carried out.
Results: Thirty nine specimens showed normal morphology and
four showed complete agenesis. Other morphological variations
seen included - reversed, hybrid, fusiform, fleshy and bifurcated
tendon of insertion.
Conclusion: Every surgeon must be aware of the variations
of the versatile but temperamental PL. Prior knowledge of the
layout of the muscle helps in planning intricate surgeries to which
this tendon is put use to. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d1f74672386043c4abdf4d52d19d134f2022-12-21T18:41:55ZengJCDR Research and Publications Private LimitedJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research2249-782X0973-709X2015-02-0192AC01AC0310.7860/JCDR/2015/11212.5542Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the CadaverAsha Joselet Mathew0Tintu Thottiyil Sukumaran1Susan Joseph2Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Amrita School of Medicine, AIMS, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekara Kochi, Kerala, India.Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Amrita School of Medicine, AIMS, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekara Kochi, Kerala, India. Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Amrita School of Medicine, AIMS, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ponekara Kochi, Kerala, India.Introduction: Palmaris longus (PL) is one of the most variable muscles in our body and is vestigial functionally. Its long tendon and its superficial location make it an ideal source for tendon harvesting. Variations such as absence, duplication and reversal have far reaching clinical impact. The aim of this study is to estimate the presence, variants and nerve supply of the PL. Materials and Methods: Upper extremity of 24 cadavers was dissected and PL was examined. The results were compared to other studies on the PL and literature survey was carried out. Results: Thirty nine specimens showed normal morphology and four showed complete agenesis. Other morphological variations seen included - reversed, hybrid, fusiform, fleshy and bifurcated tendon of insertion. Conclusion: Every surgeon must be aware of the variations of the versatile but temperamental PL. Prior knowledge of the layout of the muscle helps in planning intricate surgeries to which this tendon is put use to.https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5542/11212_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(NJAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdfagenesisaccessory palmaris longusduplicated palmaris longushybridpalmaris longusreversed palmaris longustendon harvesting |
| spellingShingle | Asha Joselet Mathew Tintu Thottiyil Sukumaran Susan Joseph Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research agenesis accessory palmaris longus duplicated palmaris longus hybrid palmaris longus reversed palmaris longus tendon harvesting |
| title | Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver |
| title_full | Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver |
| title_fullStr | Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver |
| title_full_unstemmed | Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver |
| title_short | Versatile but Temperamental: A Morphological Study of Palmaris Longus in the Cadaver |
| title_sort | versatile but temperamental a morphological study of palmaris longus in the cadaver |
| topic | agenesis accessory palmaris longus duplicated palmaris longus hybrid palmaris longus reversed palmaris longus tendon harvesting |
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