Sternalis muscle: a mystery still

• Autorzy: Loukas M , Bowers M. , Hullett J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Despite intensive anatomical research during the last century, anatomical structures or variations of these structures may still cause confusion or even iatrogenic injury. A matter of debate is the sternalis muscle. We present a review of the literature of the sternalis muscle with special emphasis on its clinical anatomy.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

human musculature; muscle; sternal muscle; anatomy

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Folia Morphologica
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: 63
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.147-149,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Loukas M

• American University of the Caribbean, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

autor

Bowers M.

autor

Hullett J.

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