Anomaly of flexor digitorum superficialis penetrating through the median nerve: case report.
The median nerve displays frequent anatomic variation. Here, we report an unusual anatomic variation consisting of a penetrated median nerve and the tendon of the flexor digitorum superficialis to the index finger passing through it approximately 4 cm proximal to the wrist crease.
Skie
Martin
M
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA. martin.skie@utoledo.edu
Ciocanel
Despina
D
D000328:Adult; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery; D009431:Neural Conduction; D013710:Tendons / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery