A tendinous origin and fleshy insertion of palmaris longus muscle was observed in the left forearm during routine dissection which was performed on adult male cadaver in the department of Anatomy, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College. It was having long tendinous origin from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and the surrounding deep fascia. It was fusiform at the lower middle of the forearm. The fleshy muscular insertion was noted to the flexor retinaculum and few muscular fibers interdigitate with flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and palmar aponeurosis. The length of tendon was 19 inches and fleshy muscular length was 11inches. The median nerve and ulnar nerve was covered by this fleshy insertion. This palmaris longus variation is helpful for the surgeon and the radiologist, orthopaedic, plastic surgeon during any diagnosis of the forearm because this fleshy part of muscle can compress the median nerve and ulnar nerve or it can be mistaken as a tumor or ganglion during radiological or clinical examination.

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Introduction: Lumbar lordosis can be defined as the curvature assumed by intact lumbar spine to provide resilience and protection from the compressive forces. Measurement of lumbar lordosis angle is used to evaluate the stability of this region. The purpose of the study was to assess lumbar lordosis angle and its correlation with demographic parameters and occupation in the North Indian population as there is relative paucity of data.Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study in 500 subjects. The digital radiographs in lateral view of the lumbo sacral spine in erect position were obtained and  lumbar lordosis angle were evaluated using  Radiant Dicom Software. The lumbar lordosis angle was measured along with demographic parameters were noted. Results: The mean values of   lumbar lordosis angle was found to be LLA=39.400±9.200. There was a positive correlation of lumbar lordosis angle with weight, BMI, HC and WC of the subjects. The lumbar lordosis angle didn’t observe any significant relationship with occupation.Conclusion: The mean value of lumbar lordosis angle was 39.400±9.200. The results of the present study show significant greater angle in females.