Three Cases of Rare Anatomic Variations of the Long Head of Biceps Brachii
10.5397/cise.2015.18.2.96
- Author:
Sang Ho KWAK
1
;
Seung Jun LEE
;
Byung Wook SONG
;
Min Soo LEE
;
Kuen Tak SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea. ninanojune@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Shoulder;
Anatomic variation;
Long head of biceps brachii
- MeSH:
Anatomic Variation;
Head;
Pathology;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder;
Tendons
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2015;18(2):96-101
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In general, the long head of the biceps brachii originates from the superior glenoid labrum and the supraglenoid tubercle, crosses the rotator cuff interval, and extends into the bicipital groove. However, rare anatomic variations of the origins of the long head have been reported in the past. In this report, we review the clinical history, radiologic findings, and arthroscopic identifications of 3 anatomic variants of the biceps tendon long head. As the detection of long head of biceps tendon pathology during preoperative radiologic assessment can be difficult without prior knowledge, surgeons should be aware of such possible anatomic variations.
