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Epidemiology. Cadaveric studies have shown that the muscle is present in ~5% (range 1-8%) of both males and females and is twice as often unilateral as bilateral. Gross anatomy. The sternalis muscle runs from the jugular notch of the manubrium superiorly, to approximately the caudal (inferior) aspect of the sternum.
When present and detected preoperatively it can be used as a muscular flap in reconstructive surgeries of the breast and neck. This article will present the sternalis muscle with special emphasis on its morphology, homology, and clinical significance.
16 sty 2014 · The sternalis muscle is a well documented but rare muscular variation of the anterior thoracic wall. It lies between the superficial fascia and the pectoral fascia and is found in about 8% of the population.
22 cze 2023 · Gross anatomy. The sternalis muscle runs from the jugular notch of the manubrium superiorly, to approximately the caudal (inferior) aspect of the sternum. It is found adjacent to the medial edge of pectoralis major. Radiographic features Mammography. The mammographic appearance of the sternalis muscle is variable.
1 gru 2022 · Bilateral Musculus Sternalis is very rare, present in under 1.7% of the population. • The muscle is well known to anatomists but unfamiliar to surgeons. • The muscle can cause “sternalis syndrome” and chest wall asymmetry. • Sternalis may affect the interpretation of mammograms and electrocardiograms. •
1 wrz 2014 · Here, we identify the origins of sternalis syndrome pain, what other conditions the pain may be confused with, and how clinicians should not be quick to exclude musculoskeletal pain from a ...
The musculus sternalis is an extremely rare anatomical variant of the anterior chest wall. A detailed review of the anatomy, historical background and prevalence of the sternalis muscle is presented, with both the significant radiological and surgical implications of this variant specifically discus ….
