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V R Vollala1, S Nagabhooshana, S M Bhat

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India. ramana.anat@gmail.com

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Human Morphology

Background:

  • Anatomical variations of upper limb muscles and arteries are clinically significant for surgical procedures.
  • While anomalies of the biceps brachii, accessory forearm muscles, and persistent median artery are documented, coracobrachialis muscle anomalies are rare.

Observation:

  • Routine dissection of a 50-year-old male cadaver revealed unilateral anatomical variations.
  • Observed anomalies included a third head of the biceps brachii, an accessory coracobrachialis belly (coracoulnaris), a persistent median artery, and an additional anterior forearm muscle.

Findings:

  • A unique combination of upper limb anomalies was identified in a single cadaver.
  • The accessory coracoulnaris muscle originated from the coracobrachialis, crossed neurovascular structures, and inserted with the triceps brachii medial head.

Implications:

  • Awareness of this specific combination of variations is crucial for surgeons and radiologists.
  • Recognizing these anomalies can prevent intraoperative complications and misinterpretation of diagnostic imaging in the upper limb.