An Accessory Muscle of Pectoral Region: A Case Report
Among the variations of pectoral muscles, this case appears to be unique in the literature. This was a case of an accessory pectoral muscle which was located between pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles, which was discovered during a routine anatomy dissection. The accessory muscle origin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3381/46-%206033_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(PRP)_PFA(P)_PFBook(HR).pdf |
| Summary: | Among the variations of pectoral muscles, this case appears to be unique in the literature. This was a case of an accessory pectoral muscle
which was located between pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles, which was discovered during a routine anatomy dissection. The
accessory muscle originated from 6th and 7th ribs at costo-chondral junction, which travelled supero-laterally and inserted by fusing with fibres
of pectoralis minor . This unusual muscle holds importance for surgeons while they perform dissectomies, in avoiding complications. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |