Publication: Axillary arch muscle
Date
2009
Authors
Sharma, T
Singla, RK
Agnihotri, G
Gupta, R
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Langer’arch is one of the rare muscular variation in the axillary region. In the present article, a case of 50 year old male
cadaver with axillary arch in the right axillary region is being reported. It originated from anterior border of latissimus
dorsi and merged with short head of biceps brachii. The embryological derivation, genetic basis and clinical implication
of this muscular variant are also discussed.
Key words: Axillary arch muscle, langer’s arch, Panniculus carnosus
Description
Sharma T 1, Singla RK2 , Agnihotri G3, Gupta R 4
1 Professor & Head, 2Associate Professor, 3Lecturer, 4Junior Resident, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Amritsar, India