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Flexor accessorius longus: A rare variation of the deep extrinsic digital flexors of the leg and its phylogenetic significance
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Introduction
Variations of the deep extrinsic digital flexors among the calf muscles in humans are uncommon, some such variants being of considerable morphological significance. One of them commonly known as the M. flexor accessorius longus (also named accessorius ad accessorium, accessorius secondus, accessory flexor digitorum longus or pronator pedis) is a very variable slip, both in its origin and insertion.[1] Most commonly, when present it arises from the fibula or from both the f...
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Flexor accessorius longus: A rare variation of the deep extrinsic digital flexors of the leg and its phylogenetic significance
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
; Introduction Variations of the deep extrinsic digital flexors among the calf muscles in humans are uncommon, some such variants being of considerable morphological significance. One of them commonly known as the M. flexor accessorius longus (also named accessorius ad accessorium, accessorius
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Closed rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon of little finger: A case report
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
; Introduction Flexor tendon rupture in the palm is very infrequent. Unlike open tendon injuries, these injuries are often missed on initial presentation.[1] Early recognition and treatment can decrease the pain, dysfunction and long-term sequelae associated with these injuries. However, when they
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; ... the door? There were 33 or 34 of us. Two other guys. Most of the students, I would learn later, were hoping to be nurses. The news in my first lab class a few days later wasn't much better. There would be three lab practicals and a quiz every week, and if ...
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; Previous dye-infusion experiments on cadavers have suggested that the hindfoot should be divided into four muscle compartments including a newly described 'calcaneal' element containing quadratus plantae. Since there are no clinical data to support this proposed division, we re-examined the
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The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
; Two patients presented with forearm and hand pain, and were initially examined by their medical doctors. The first case was diagnosed as a possible neuralgia due to congenital cervical spinal fusion. The second case had a radiographic study taken of the elbow and hand, which was negative and
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Journal of Pediatric Neurology
; Abstract. We report a 12-year-old child from North India with cysticercosis presenting as an ulnar entrapment neuropathy due to a compressive mass in the flexor digitorum profundus. Magnetic resonance imaging suggested an inflammatory mass compressing the neurovascular bundle. The histologic
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Strings
; WHAT PRICE BOWS? Q What is the price range of new violin bows by American makes? Conrad Szablewski Flushing, New York A The short answer is "wide." The long answer depends on a variety of factors, including the materials used, the skill and reputation of the maker, and the level of demand for his
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Rupture of the flexor pollicis longus musculotendinous junction: A case report
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Archery-related injuries of the upper extremities. (Tips from Other Journals)
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; The ancient Egyptians were the first people known to use the bow and arrow as a weapon. Today, archery is a popular recreational activity. Rayan describes both acute and chronic injuries associated with the sport and emphasizes the importance of appropriate protective equipment and safety measures.
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