The cadaver of a Caucasian man with a supernumerary fourth dorsal interosseous muscle in the right hand: a case report.
Title | The cadaver of a Caucasian man with a supernumerary fourth dorsal interosseous muscle in the right hand: a case report. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Natsis, K., Tsakotos G., Vlasis K., & Koebke J. |
Journal | J Med Case Rep |
Volume | 5 |
Pagination | 393 |
Date Published | 2011 |
ISSN | 1752-1947 |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: The human hand is a complex anatomic entity consisting of many muscles, nerves, and vessels, thus providing a special ability to perform accurate and meticulous movements. In this group of muscles are the four dorsal interosseous muscles.CASE PRESENTATION: A distinct supernumerary fourth dorsal interosseous muscle was found in the right hand of the cadaver of a 76-year-old Caucasian man without any other concomitant abnormality.CONCLUSIONS: The presence of such an additional muscle in the hand should be considered in the management of hand deformities, whether the treatment is conservative or surgical. |
DOI | 10.1186/1752-1947-5-393 |
Alternate Journal | J Med Case Rep |
PubMed ID | 21851631 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3169499 |