A cadaveric study of the third head of biceps brachii in south Indian population

Abstract               Biceps brachii is a two headed muscle in the flexor compartment of arm. Third head of Biceps brachii has been reported by various authors worldwide. The third head of Biceps brachii has significant functional and clinical implications. The present study was carried out in 100 upper limb specimens from 50 embalmed adult human cadavers at the Institute of Anatomy, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India. Presence of third head of Biceps brachii, its origin, insertion and nerve supply were studied in detail. The findings would be valuable to Anatomists, Radiologists, Orthopaedicians and Plastic surgeons.

Key Word: Biceps brachii, Third head, Musculocutaneous nerve, Intramuscular compression, Biceps brachii flap, Fracture humerus.