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ArticleAnatomy & cell biology2025

Bilateral presentation of a flexor digiti minimi longus: an aberrant fifth digit flexor.

Dylan Loeffler, Justin Robert Siebert

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Article in Anatomy & cell biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Dylan LoefflerDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Program, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7622-891X
Justin Robert SiebertDepartment of Healthcare and Administration, Physician Assistant Studies Program, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0827-6031

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anatomical variations in upper extremity musculature can affect motor function, contribute to neuropathies, or enhance functionality. This clinical case report describes a bilateral anomalous muscle in the forearm, a "flexor digiti minimi longus," originating in the anterior proximal forearm and extending via a distinct tendon to the distal phalanx of the fifth digit. Recognizing such variations is crucial for understanding digit function, guiding orthopedic surgery, and identifying potential neurovascular complications.

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Anatomic variationFinger phalangesForearmMusclesOrthopedics

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PMID40721224
PMCPMC12719125

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