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An unusual variant of the atlantomastoid muscle
Affiliations- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
- Department of Anatomical Dissection and Donation, Chair of Anatomy and Histology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Queen Giovanna – ISUL, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Normal and Clinical Anatomy, Chair of Anatomy and Histology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
- Department of Neurology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada, West Indies
- Department of Structural and Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA, United States
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Abstract
Knowledge of anatomical variations can be of use to clinicians and surgeons when, for example, viewing images of a patient or performing operations. Such knowledge can minimise the risk of iatrogenic complications. Herein, we present a case of a variant atlantomastoid muscle. The muscle was identified on the left side in an adult cadaver. The muscle’s measurements and anatomical relationships are presented as well as a review of salient literature. We hope that increased knowledge of anatomical variants in the suboccipital region can improve patient care.
Abstract
Knowledge of anatomical variations can be of use to clinicians and surgeons when, for example, viewing images of a patient or performing operations. Such knowledge can minimise the risk of iatrogenic complications. Herein, we present a case of a variant atlantomastoid muscle. The muscle was identified on the left side in an adult cadaver. The muscle’s measurements and anatomical relationships are presented as well as a review of salient literature. We hope that increased knowledge of anatomical variants in the suboccipital region can improve patient care.
Keywords
anatomical variation, atlantomastoid muscle, suboccipital muscles, suboccipital region
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An unusual variant of the atlantomastoid muscle
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Case report
Pages
211-215
Published online
2021-11-16
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Bibliographic record
Folia Morphol 2023;82(1):211-215.
Keywords
anatomical variation
atlantomastoid muscle
suboccipital muscles
suboccipital region
Authors
N. O. Blackwood
Ł. Olewnik
G. P. Georgiev
G. Wysiadecki
A. Aysenne
J. Iwanaga
R. S. Tubbs
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