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Case Report

Year: 2018 | Month: May | Volume: 5 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 7-9

Bilateral Rectus Sternalis Muscle- Case Report

Amrutha K V*, Joseph Abraham*, Admasu Arsicha#, Teshome Belachew$, Assefa Hamato@

Preclinical Coordinator, Yirgalem Hospital Medical College@
Academic Affairs Vice Dean, Yirgalem Hospital Medical College$
Dean, Yirgalem Hospital Medical College#
Assistant Professor, Anatomy Department, Yirgalem Hospital Medical College*, Ethiopia

Corresponding Author: Dr.Joseph Abraham

ABSTRACT

Pectoralis major muscle is a well known muscle of body. Sometimes we may find a linear muscle superficial to it, which may be considered as supernumerary, called rectus sternalis. Here we are going to explain rectus sternalis muscle, which we found on both sides. During management of pectoral region, radiologist and surgeons should have the knowledge of this muscle.

Key words: Pectoralis major; medial and lateral Pectoral nerves; rectus sternalis muscle  .

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