Subclavius posticus muscle: a case report
Int. j. morphol
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26(4): 813-815, Dec. 2008. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
A rare case of subclavius posticus muscle observed in a male cadaver is reported here. Presence of such accessory muscles have been recognized as possible causes of neurovascular compression syndromes in this region. It has been suggested by several authors that presence of accessory muscles like subclavius posticus can be a potential cause of thoracic outlet syndrome.
RESUMEN
Es reportado un caso raro de músculo subclavio posticus observado en un cadáver de sexo masculino. La presencia de tales músculos accesorios ha sido reconocida como posible causa de los síndromes de compresión neurovascular en esta región. Varios autores han sugerido que la presencia de músculos accesorios como subclavio posticus, puede ser una causa potencial del síndrome de salida torácica.
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Main subject:
Neck Muscles
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. j. morphol
Journal subject:
Anatomy
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
St John's Medical College/IN
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