Funk, L and Crichton, J 2009, 'The anatomy of the short head of biceps - not a tendon' , International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 3 (4) , pp. 75-79.

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Abstract

Background: the short head of biceps brachii has been the subject of little investigation when compared to the long head or distal biceps tendons. The aim of this study was to dissect and describe the origin and proximal portion of the short head of biceps brachii. Materials and Methods: three left and two right (n = 5) fresh-frozen human cadaver shoulders were dissected and the proximal short head was measured and photographed. Results: the origin of the short head of biceps consisted of muscle fibres attaching directly to the tip of the coracoid process, with a thin, tendinous aponeurosis covering its anterior surface, rather than a true tendon as previously described. Conclusion: the short head of biceps does not attach to the coracoid process via a true tendon. These findings have implications for procedures that utilise the short head of biceps.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Acromioclavicular, biceps, dissection, short head, proximal tendon
Themes:	Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Health Sciences > Centre for Health, Sport & Rehabilitation Sciences Research Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Health Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
Publisher:	Medknow Publications
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0973-6042
Depositing User:	RH Shuttleworth
Date Deposited:	08 Jun 2011 11:16
Last Modified:	25 Aug 2011 11:22
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/15962

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