The supratrochlear foramen (STF) of the humerus has been a neglected entity in standard anatomy and orthopaedics text books. The knowledge of the presence of STF in a humerus may be important for preoperative planning for treatment of supracondylar fractures. The presence of STF may also result in erroneous interpretation of radiographs. Materials and Methods: The presence of STF was studied in 96 dry adult humeri of unknown sex from the department of Anatomy, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana. The presence & shapes of the STF were established by visual observations. The supracondylar foramen is seen in 18.7% of total humeri. Results: It was present more frequently on the left side (23.6%) than on the right side (13.6%). The oval shape was more common. Conclusion: The anatomical knowledge of STF is beneficial for anthropologists, orthopaedic surgeons & radiologists. In cases of humeral fractures of the supratrochlear foramen, the surgeon must keep in mind that it is better to perform an antegrade medullary nailing than a retrograde one; as there is higher chance of a secondary fracture, due to the extreme narrowness of the canal at the distal portion of humerus.

Psoas minor is long, slender skeletal muscle it lies anterior to psoas major. It is an inconstant muscle. It was absent in 40-70% of subjects. To determine the frequency and morphometry of psoas minor muscle.: 20 cadavers were dissected during routine dissection for undergraduate students at Ayaan institute of medical sciences, Moinabad, Hyderabad and Government medical college, Mahabubnagar. Bilateral variations were observed in one specimen, unilateral variations were observed in two specimens.: Out of forty specimens Psoas minor was present in three specimens. In one specimen bilateral variations observed, other two specimens unilateral. If it is present, clinical importance to radiologists, surgeons and physiotherapists as it can mimic certain abdominal emergencies.