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Extensor pollicis and indicis communis tendon: a rare anatomic variation revisited
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 1, 1980
Summary
A rare supernumerary extensor tendon was found to supply both the index finger and thumb. This anatomical variation, previously only seen in cadavers, has implications for surgical procedures and tendon transfers.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Anatomical variations in the hand can impact surgical outcomes.
- Supernumerary tendons are rare but significant findings.