title: MR imaging of the biceps muscle-tendon complex.
abstract: The anatomy of the biceps brachii muscle-tendon complex is reviewed. Particular attention is given to the tendon of the long head. Pathologic conditions affecting the biceps are discussed with respect to clinical features and current ideas regarding pathogenesis, which are correlated with the appearance at MR imaging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York 10016, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Klug
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology*