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Variant Prevertebral Muscle: Unique Cadaveric Findings., Jocelyn R Gonzales, Joe Iwanaga, Rod J Oskouian, R Shane Tubbs
Variant Prevertebral Muscle: Unique Cadaveric Findings., Jocelyn R Gonzales, Joe Iwanaga, Rod J Oskouian, R Shane Tubbs
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The levator scapulae muscle typically runs from the transverse process of the atlas to the superior angle of the scapula. In this paper, we describe a rare finding identified during a dissection of a male cadaver, wherein a continuation of the right levator scapulae ran past its normal attachment to the C1 transverse process, fusing with the inferior attachment of the rectus capitis lateralis muscle. No variants were found on the opposite side, and the innervation of the levator scapulae muscle variant was typical of that of a normal levator scapulae. We also describe other related variants of the cranial …
Pineal Gland Agenesis: Review And Case Illustration., Marcus A Cox, Michele Davis, Vlad Voin, Mohammadali Shoja, Rod J Oskouian, Marios Loukas, R Shane Tubbs
Pineal Gland Agenesis: Review And Case Illustration., Marcus A Cox, Michele Davis, Vlad Voin, Mohammadali Shoja, Rod J Oskouian, Marios Loukas, R Shane Tubbs
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Agenesis of the pineal gland has rarely been reported in the medical literature. Herein, we report a cadaveric specimen found to have agenesis of the pineal gland. The remaining gross examination of the brain was normal. A review of the literature was performed on this unusual finding.