| Autor: |
Myageri, Maheshwari, B. S., Bhavya, Chougule, Manisha S. |
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Medica Innovatica; Jul-Dec2023, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p86-88, 3p |
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Background: Langer’s muscle is commonly known as axillary arch. It is muscular or musculo-tendinous slip originating from latissimus dorsi muscle and inserts on various anatomical structures in the proximity of axilla. Presence of Langer’s muscle can compress neural and vascular structures present in the axilla while being stretched leading to many clinical (complications) conditions and complicate axillary lymph node biopsy or breast reconstruction surgery. Aims and Objectives: The aim of study is to know prevalence and morphology of Langer’s muscle. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 40 embalmed axillae during MBBS undergraduate dissection at department of Anatomy, KIMS Hubli for the period of two years. Results: The Langer’s muscle was present in 2 left axillae out of 40 specimens. In our study, Langer’s muscle in both cadavers originated from latissimus dorsi and inserted into coracoid process. In one cadaver Langer’s muscle crossed superficial to posterior cord of brachial plexus but deep to other parts of axillary neurovascular structures. And in other cadaver Langer’s muscle crossed superficial to axillary nerve and compressing it,but was deep to other axillary neurovascular structures. Conclusion: The present study is of great importance to know the morphology of Langer’s muscle which helps surgeons and oncologists to prevent complications. The Langer’s muscle is not uncommon variant and hence should not be ignored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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