Event Title
The Appearance of an Aberrant Muscle in the First Dorsal Interosseous Space
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Chris Reed, Dawn Richiert, Tim Strickler, Melissa Tallman
Department
Biomedical Sciences, Department, Biomedical Sciences
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 66
Start Date
10-4-2013 9:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 10:00 AM
Keywords
Health, Life Science
Abstract
During the careful dissection of the dorsum of the hand of the cadaver of an eighty-six year old male, a small, round muscle was uncovered that extended from the base of the first metacarpal of the right hand to the proximal portion of the extensor hood of the second digit at the metacarpophalangeal joint. Typically the only musculature to occupy the first interosseous space on the dorsum of the hand is the first dorsal interosseous muscle. Here we describe the unusual presence of this muscle and discuss possible developmental reasons for its appearance.
The Appearance of an Aberrant Muscle in the First Dorsal Interosseous Space
Henry Hall Atrium 66
During the careful dissection of the dorsum of the hand of the cadaver of an eighty-six year old male, a small, round muscle was uncovered that extended from the base of the first metacarpal of the right hand to the proximal portion of the extensor hood of the second digit at the metacarpophalangeal joint. Typically the only musculature to occupy the first interosseous space on the dorsum of the hand is the first dorsal interosseous muscle. Here we describe the unusual presence of this muscle and discuss possible developmental reasons for its appearance.