Sternalis muscle revisted in South Indian male cadaver: A case report

Kumar M.R. Bhat; Bhagath Kumar Potu; Siddaraju Gowda

doi:10.4076/1757-1626-2-6318

Sternalis muscle revisted in South Indian male cadaver: A case report

Kumar M.R. Bhat, Bhagath Kumar Potu, Siddaraju Gowda

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Abstract

Introduction: Sternalis/rectus sternalis is a rare muscle found in the chest wall. Only 3-5% of the cases are found world wide. Case presentation: Here we report the case of Sternalis in the 60-year-old South Indian male cadaver. This report discusses the origin, orientation, relations of this muscle. Conclusion: Importance of the knowledge of the presence of these rare muscles in clinical diagnosis and therapeutic implications is discussed.

Original language	English
Article number	6318
Journal	Cases Journal
Volume	2
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4076/1757-1626-2-6318
Publication status	Published - 01-12-2009
Externally published	Yes

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Bhat, K. M. R., Potu, B. K., & Gowda, S. (2009). Sternalis muscle revisted in South Indian male cadaver: A case report. Cases Journal, 2(7), [6318]. https://doi.org/10.4076/1757-1626-2-6318

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