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Third head of biceps brachii: A rare occurrence in the Indian population.

Authors :
Nayak, Soubhagya R.
Prabhu, Latha V.
Sivanandan, R.
Source :
Annals of Anatomy; Mar2006, Vol. 188 Issue 2, p159-161, 3p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Summary: A study of the incidence of the third head of the biceps brachii (caput accessorium) was carried out in the Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. The observations were made during routine cadaveric dissections to teach the undergraduate students. Forty-eight cadavers were included in the study. The occurrence of this anomaly and its morphology are discussed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Subjects

Subjects :
MORPHOLOGY
BICEPS brachii

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09409602
Volume :
188
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Annals of Anatomy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19590036
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2005.10.004