Anatomical variation of radial wrist extensor muscles: a study in cadavers
OBJECTIVE: The tendons of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis muscles are quite useful in tendon transfer, such as in correction of finger clawing and restoration of thumb opposition. Knowledge of additional radial wrist extensor muscle bellies with independent tendons is useful in the abo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322008000100015 |