title: Accessory extensor pollicis longus.
abstract: Phylogenetically the accessory extensor pollicis longus in man seems to find its origin in the deep extensor layer, and this has largely been described in primates. I describe a case and present a comprehensive review of other publications on the subject.
authors.affiliation: Center for Hand Surgery and Therapy, CH 1205 Geneva, Switzerland. mpapaloizos@ch8.ch
authors.forename: Michaël Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Papaloïzos
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002102:Cadaver; D004210:Dissection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000002:abnormalities*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013710:Tendons / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013933:Thumb / Q000002:abnormalities*