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 |
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| Article number | 6318 |
| Journal | Cases Journal |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01-12-2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine