TY - JOUR
T1 - Clinical importance of bifid Abductor Digiti Minimi muscle of the foot
AU - Das, Srijit
AU - Suri, Rajesh
AU - Kapur, Vijay
PY - 2003/6
Y1 - 2003/6
N2 - Objective: The present study examines the gross anatomical features of the Abductor Digiti Minimi (ADM) muscle of the foot and defines its clinical importance. Method: The sole of the foot was dissected on both sides, in 42 human cadavers. The origin, insertion, innervation and the blood supply of ADM muscle were studied. The abnormalities were noted and photographed. Results: The ADM muscle had normal origin, insertion, innervation and blood supply in 41 cadavers. Only, in one case, bifid ADM muscle was noted on both sides of a 38 year old, female cadaver. Conclusion: Presence of bifid ADM muscle is a rare anomaly. Bifid ADM muscle may remain undetected during entire life. It may be symptomatic only in case of entrapment of nerve. Additional belly of ADM muscle may be utilized as an excellent flap for reconstructive surgeries of the foot.
AB - Objective: The present study examines the gross anatomical features of the Abductor Digiti Minimi (ADM) muscle of the foot and defines its clinical importance. Method: The sole of the foot was dissected on both sides, in 42 human cadavers. The origin, insertion, innervation and the blood supply of ADM muscle were studied. The abnormalities were noted and photographed. Results: The ADM muscle had normal origin, insertion, innervation and blood supply in 41 cadavers. Only, in one case, bifid ADM muscle was noted on both sides of a 38 year old, female cadaver. Conclusion: Presence of bifid ADM muscle is a rare anomaly. Bifid ADM muscle may remain undetected during entire life. It may be symptomatic only in case of entrapment of nerve. Additional belly of ADM muscle may be utilized as an excellent flap for reconstructive surgeries of the foot.
KW - Abductor digiti minini
KW - Anomaly
KW - Variation
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0042812404
SN - 1341-2051
VL - 10
SP - 127
EP - 129
JO - International Medical Journal
JF - International Medical Journal
IS - 2
ER -