Anatomy and variations of digastric muscle

• 발행기관: 대한해부학회
• 저자명: Sung Deuk Kim Marios Loukas
• 간행물 정보: 『Anatomy and Cell Biology』Vol.52(1), 1~11쪽, 전체 11쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2019.03.30

영문 초록

The digastric muscle consists of the anterior belly and the posterior belly connecting the mandible, hyoid bone and temporal bone. Its unique morphology, structure and variations have drawn genuine interests in this muscle from anatomists, scientists and physicians for a long time, and the variations of the digastric muscle have been documented since the 18th century. As the usage of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the neck has become ever increasing, recognizing the variations of the digastric muscle can be a great value since it helps physicians to make better treatment plans and avoid unnecessary invasive procedures in the neck. Although the variations of the digastric muscle do not necessarily cause clinical symptoms, they still have important clinical applications. This article discusses the anatomy, embryology, descriptions of the morphological variations and clinical significance of the digastric muscle.

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Introduction

Historical Background

Anatomy

Nerve Innervation

Arterial Supply

Embryology

Morphological Variations

Clinical Significance

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

키워드

Anterior belly Posterior belly Variation Stylohyoid muscle Mylohyoid muscle Hyoid bone