Abstract
Several accessory muscles in the upper and lower limb have been described in the medical literature. Most are asymptomatic and represent incidental findings at imaging. In some instances, however, these muscles may become clinically relevant producing palpable swelling, entrapment of neurovascular structures, or exercise-related pain. The diagnosis of accessory muscles is based on recognition of their typical location and on cross-sectional imaging features. Familiarity with their most common location and knowledge of the possible clinical syndromes caused by these supernumerary structures may aid in diagnosis and treatment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 106-121 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
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Keywords
- Accessory muscles
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Muscle anatomy
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Muscle variants of the upper and lower limb (with anatomical correlation). / Martinoli, Carlo; Perez, Maribel Miguel; Padua, Luca; Valle, Maura; Capaccio, Enrico; Altafini, Luisa; Michaud, Johan; Tagliafico, Alberto.
In: Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2010, p. 106-121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Muscle variants of the upper and lower limb (with anatomical correlation)
AU - Martinoli, Carlo
AU - Perez, Maribel Miguel
AU - Padua, Luca
AU - Valle, Maura
AU - Capaccio, Enrico
AU - Altafini, Luisa
AU - Michaud, Johan
AU - Tagliafico, Alberto
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Several accessory muscles in the upper and lower limb have been described in the medical literature. Most are asymptomatic and represent incidental findings at imaging. In some instances, however, these muscles may become clinically relevant producing palpable swelling, entrapment of neurovascular structures, or exercise-related pain. The diagnosis of accessory muscles is based on recognition of their typical location and on cross-sectional imaging features. Familiarity with their most common location and knowledge of the possible clinical syndromes caused by these supernumerary structures may aid in diagnosis and treatment.
AB - Several accessory muscles in the upper and lower limb have been described in the medical literature. Most are asymptomatic and represent incidental findings at imaging. In some instances, however, these muscles may become clinically relevant producing palpable swelling, entrapment of neurovascular structures, or exercise-related pain. The diagnosis of accessory muscles is based on recognition of their typical location and on cross-sectional imaging features. Familiarity with their most common location and knowledge of the possible clinical syndromes caused by these supernumerary structures may aid in diagnosis and treatment.
KW - Accessory muscles
KW - Magnetic resonance imaging
KW - Muscle anatomy
KW - Ultrasound
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JO - Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
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