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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Main Authors: Asha Joselet Mathew, Tintu Thottiyil Sukumaran, Susan Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5542/11212_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(NJAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf