Anatomy (International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy)
 
Anatomy 2009; 3: 58-61
Received: June 24, 2009; Accepted: July 21, 2009; Published online: August 3, 2009
doi:10.2399/ana.09.031
 
Case Report
 

Unusual combination of muscular and arterial variations in the upper extremity: a case report of a variant palmaris longus and an additional tendinous portion of the flexor carpi ulnaris together with a persistent median artery

 

Georgi P. Georgiev, Lazar Jelev, Wladimir A. Ovtscharoff

 

Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria (georgievgp@yahoo.com)

 
Abstract:
 

In this report we describe an unusual combination of anatomical variations in the left upper extremity. A rare case of a variant palmaris longus muscle, an unknown variation of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and a persistent median artery were discovered during routine anatomical dissection. The anatomical aspects of these variations have been discussed in detail. We also review the clinical literature and presented their possible clinical implications.

 
Key words: multiple anatomic variations; palmaris longus; flexor carpi ulnaris; persistent median artery; clinical significance

 

 

Anatomy 2009; 3: 58-61

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