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[Topography of the upper biceps tendon segment].

D Steiner1, B Hermann

  • 1Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätskrankenhaus Hamburg-Eppendorf.

Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The long biceps tendon originates in a Y-shape from the glenoid labrum and supraglenoid tubercle. A connective tissue band, the mesotenonium, regularly anchors the tendon within the bicipital groove.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Histology
  • Biomechanics

Context:

  • The precise origin and intra-articular course of the long biceps tendon are crucial for shoulder function and stability.
  • Previous anatomical descriptions have varied, necessitating further detailed investigation.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the detailed anatomical origin and intra-articular pathway of the long biceps tendon.
  • To clarify the structural composition of the bicipital groove and its associated ligaments.

Summary:

  • Histologic and polariscopic examination of 26 shoulders revealed the long biceps tendon originates in a Y-shape from both the supraglenoid tubercle and the glenoid labrum.
  • A mesotenonium, a band of connective tissue, regularly anchors the tendon within the bicipital groove, attaching to either the groove's roof or floor.
  • The roof of the bicipital groove is composed of collagen fibers continuous with the subscapularis and capsular attachments, not a distinct ligament (ligamentum transversum humeri).

Impact:

  • This detailed anatomical understanding refines current knowledge of shoulder biomechanics.
  • Findings may influence surgical approaches and rehabilitation strategies for biceps tendon pathologies.
  • Provides a basis for understanding phylogenetic influences on shoulder joint anatomy.

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