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Complex anatomic variation in the brachial region
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Abstract
Authors describe a case of a complex anatomic variation discovered during dissection of the humeral region. On the right side, brachial artery followed a superficial course. Musculocutaneous nerve did not pierce coracobrachialis muscle but instead passed below the muscle before continuing in the forearm. On the left side, a communication between musculocutaneous and median nerve was dissected. Those variations are analytically presented with a brief review on their anatomic and clinical implications. Considerations on their embryological origin are attempted.
Abstract
Authors describe a case of a complex anatomic variation discovered during dissection of the humeral region. On the right side, brachial artery followed a superficial course. Musculocutaneous nerve did not pierce coracobrachialis muscle but instead passed below the muscle before continuing in the forearm. On the left side, a communication between musculocutaneous and median nerve was dissected. Those variations are analytically presented with a brief review on their anatomic and clinical implications. Considerations on their embryological origin are attempted.
Keywords
superficial brachial artery, musculocutaneous nerve, median nerve, embryology
About this articleTitle
Complex anatomic variation in the brachial region
Journal
Issue
Article type
Case report
Pages
118-121
Published online
2015-03-02
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DOI
10.5603/FM.2015.0015
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Bibliographic record
Folia Morphol 2015;74(1):118-121.
Keywords
superficial brachial artery
musculocutaneous nerve
median nerve
embryology
Authors
Th. Troupis
A. Michalinos
V. Protogerou
A. Mazarakis
P. Skandalakis
