scholarly journals A Cadaveric Study of Palmaris Longus Muscle

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-179
Author(s):  
SadiqaliAbbasali Syed
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Cadaveric Study ◽  
Muscle Morphology ◽  
Anterior Compartment ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Formalin Fixed

Background: Aim: To assess the palmaris longus muscle.Methods:40 formalin fixed cadavers of both genders were included. Routine dissection of the upper limb was carried following the Cunnigham’s Manual of Practical Anatomy. During the dissection of the anterior compartment of forearm, the Palmaris longus muscle was identified & carefully dissected.Results:Out of 40 cadavers, 22 were of males and 18 were of females. Morphology of Palmaris longus found to be normal in 18, agenesis in 6, fusiform in 4, hybrid in 6, bifurcated tendon in 5 and fleshy in 1 case. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05).Conclusions:Surgeon must be aware of the variations of palmaris longus muscle. Morphology of Palmaris longus found to be normal, agenesis, fusiform, hybrid, bifurcated tendon and fleshy.

scholarly journals MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PALMARIS LONGUS MUSCLE BELLY AND ITS TENDON: A CADAVERIC STUDY IN NORTH INDIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.1) ◽  
pp. 7024-7028
Author(s):  
Monika Lalit ◽  
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Sanjay Piplani ◽  
Anupama Mahajan ◽  
Anterpreet K Arora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Cadaveric Study ◽  
North India ◽  
Muscle Belly ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle

Does the Absence of the Palmaris Longus Affect Grip and Pinch Strength?

2005 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. J. SEBASTIN ◽  
A. Y. T. LIM ◽  
W. H. BEE ◽  
T. C. M. WONG ◽  
B. V. METHIL
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Functional Deficit ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Palmaris Longus Tendon ◽  
Reconstructive Plastic

The palmaris longus tendon is the most frequently harvested tendon for reconstructive plastic and hand surgical procedures. A question patients often ask is whether loss of the palmaris longus will result in any functional deficit. In order to answer this question, the presence or absence of the palmaris longus muscle was clinically determined in 418 normal Asian subjects. All subjects also had their grip and pinch strengths measured. No statistically significant difference was seen in the grip or pinch strength measurements between subjects who had a palmaris longus tendon and those who did not. This study demonstrates that absence of the palmaris longus is not associated with a decrease of grip or pinch strength.

scholarly journals Clinical Significance of a Duplicated Palmaris Longus Muscle with One Reversed Muscle: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (C) ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Adegbenro Omotuyi John Fakoya ◽  
Jordan D'Souza ◽  
Andrea Mary Thomas Kallumadyil ◽  
Tess McClenahan ◽  
Allyson Talaroc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Anterior Compartment ◽  
Muscle Belly ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle ◽  
Double Muscle ◽  
Palmar Aponeurosis ◽  
The Right

BACKGROUND: Multiple variations of the palmaris longus (PL) muscle are reported throughout literature and include variations such as double muscle bellies, inversion of muscle belly and tendon, and the absence of the muscle. The muscle functions as a weak flexor of the wrist. It originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus, projects as a superficial muscle of the anterior compartment of the forearm, lies over the transverse carpal ligament, and inserts into the palmar aponeurosis. CASE REPORT: Routine dissection of the right forearm of a 70-year-old Caucasian male revealed a rare duplicated PL muscle with the medial PL muscle being reversed. The left forearm appeared normal, with no such variations. The cadaver showed no significant pathological findings due to this variation. Innervation and vasculature of the variant muscle appeared normal. CONCLUSION: The PL muscle is highly variable, and clinicians need to be aware of its many possible presentations due to its involvement in surgery, symptomatic clinical presentations, and as an anatomical landmark.

scholarly journals Prevalence of agenesis of palmaris longus in male and female genders on clinical examination – a review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quratulain Javaid
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
High Variability ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Anterior Compartment ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Variability Pattern ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle ◽  
Anatomical Information

Palmaris longus is a muscle that is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm. Among the muscles belonging to the flexor compartment of forearm, palmaris longus is located at the most superficial position and that is why it is easy to access. It exhibits high variability and its prevalence ranges between 1.5% and 63.9%. The knowledge of prevalence of agenesis of palmaris longus is essential both in terms of updating anatomical information and also for physicians, radiologists, physiotherapists and surgeons. The surgeons must know about the variability as it may be beneficial while they plan surgeries involving the palmaris muscle as a graft. The current narrative review was planned to highlight the variability pattern of palmaris longus muscle in terms of prevalence, gender and laterality. Palmaris longus agenesis is more common in females and on the left side. Besides, unilateral agenesis is more common compared to bilateral agenesis.

scholarly journals The Prevalence and Patterns of Palmaris Longus Muscle Absence in an Iranian Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-282
Author(s):  
Mehdi Forouzesh ◽  
Abdolrazagh Barzegar ◽  
Fardin Fallah
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Tendon Graft ◽  
Iranian Population ◽  
Geographical Variability ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

Palmaris Longus (PL) is a muscle of the forearm, i.e., not functionally necessary and does not exist in all people. It is a choice for tendon graft and investigating its prevalence is of clinical importance. During April-October 2009, 102 cadavers (78 males, 24 females) were bilaterally necropsied for PL exploration in Zanjan City, Iran. PL Absence (PLA) was observed in 37 (36.3%) cases (28 males, 9 females). PLA prevalence was similar in men (36%) and women (37.5%). Of PLA cases, 19 (51%) were unilateral (14 males, 5 females), and 18 (49%) were bilateral (14 males, 4 females). In conclusion, PLA prevalence of 36.3% in our population was similar to other studies conducted in Iran. We found no gender difference in PLA prevalence and its patterns. Due to geographical variability in PLA rate, future regional and national studies with more magnificent sample sizes are recommended to determine the prevalence and gender-specific patterns of PLA.

Epifascial accessory palmaris longus muscle

2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 554-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesare Tiengo ◽  
Veronica Macchi ◽  
Carla Stecco ◽  
Franco Bassetto ◽  
Raffaele De Caro
Keyword(s):  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Longus Muscle ◽  
Palmaris Longus Muscle
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