Unusual Origin of the Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis Muscle

S. Wingerter, S. Gupta, S. Le, S. Shamasunder, R. Bernstein, W. Rabitaille, Y. Kukuyeva, Sherry A. Downie

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Abstract

An unusual origin of the flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle of the right hand was discovered during cadaveric dissection. The muscle originated from the anterior aspect of the transverse fibers of the distal antebrachial fascia and inserted onto the base of the fifth proximal phalanx. When traction was applied to the proximal portion of the muscle, flexion was produced at the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint. Other intrinsic muscles of the hand and the muscles of the flexor forearm compartment had normal morphology. Although muscular anomalies in the hypothenar region have been described, the muscular variant described here was distinct in its origin and size from those previously reported. Knowledge of anomalous muscles in the hand has important clinical significance in routine surgery and in determining associated pathology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)531-533
Number of pages3
JournalClinical Anatomy
Volume16
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antebrachial fascia
  • Digital flexor
  • Flexor retinaculum
  • Hand
  • Hypothenar muscles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anatomy
  • Histology

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