Investigation of compartmentalization on human flexor digitorum longus and their clinical significance

LI Shou-Tian, TUN Xiao-Yan, XUE Qian

Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2012, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4) : 382-384.

Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2012, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4) : 382-384.

Investigation of compartmentalization on human flexor digitorum longus and their clinical significance

  • LI Shou-tian1 ,WU Xiao-Yan2, XUE Qian1
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Objective    To reveal morphologic features of human flexor digitorum longus (FDL) for clinical application. Methods Muscle architecture skill and modified Sihler's staining were used in this study. Results ①The FDL could be divided into tibial and fibula compartments by the instramuscular tendon; ②The values of muscle architecture of tibial compartment of FDL were bigger than those of the fibula compartment; ③Tibial compartment and fibula compartment were innervated respectively. Conclusions  ①The FDL can be divided into tibial and fibula compartments, with independent nerve innervation; ②Two compartments formed by the half pinnate muscle, however, muscle strength of tibial compartment is more strong than that of fibula compartment.

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Flexor digitorum longus / Muscle architecture / Instramuscular nerve / Muscle compartment

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LI Shou-Tian, TUN Xiao-Yan, XUE Qian. Investigation of compartmentalization on human flexor digitorum longus and their clinical significance[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2012, 30(4): 382-384

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