Morphometry of the human bicipital groove (sulcus intertubercularis)

Wafae, Nader; Santamaría, Luciany Everardo Atencio; Vitor, Leonardo George Victorio; Pereira, Luiz Antonio; Ruiz, Cristiane Regina; Wafae, Gabriela Cavallini

doi:10.1016/j.jse.2009.05.005

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“…In the present study, the mean length of the BG corresponded to 27.8% of the total length of humerus, the mean width to 32.2% of the total humeral width, and the mean depth to 17% of the total anteroposterior width of the humerus. We observed that our data were similar to that of Wafae et al (19) However, statistical comparison with the Wafae et al study was not possible because that study did not provide standard deviations for their data. (19) The data from these two studies are shown in Table 2.…”

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“…We observed that our data were similar to that of Wafae et al (19) However, statistical comparison with the Wafae et al study was not possible because that study did not provide standard deviations for their data. (19) The data from these two studies are shown in Table 2. (19) It has been reported that 90-95% of people are right-handed.…”

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“…Anatomic variations in the groove could give rise to sliding of the biceps brachii muscle tendon. (19) In Wafae et al's morphometric study, (19) the average length of the groove corresponded to 25.2% of the length of the humerus. The width at the midpoint of the groove corresponded to 49.7% to 54.5% of the width of humerus.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…(19) The data from these two studies are shown in Table 2. (19) It has been reported that 90-95% of people are right-handed. (20) In the manual workers, the pressure of the tendon of the long head of the biceps is higher on the right side than on the left, which may be expected to change the morphometry of the BG.…”

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Anthropometric study of the bicipital groove in Indians and its clinical implications

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Background: Since morphometric data on the upper end of the humerus from Indian anatomical samples are scarce, this study was undertaken with reference to orthopedic surgery. The aim was to determine the length, width and depth of the bicipital groove and to find the incidence of a supratubercular ridge of Meyer in an Indian population. Methods:The study included 104 unpaired dry humeri (48 right side and 56 left) which belonged to the anatomy laboratory of our institution. The length, width and depth of the bicipital groove were measured with a digital vernier caliper. The data were tabulated as mean SD and statistically compared between the right and left sides. Results:The mean length, width and depth of the bicipital groove were 84.6 10.9 mm, 8.5 2.3 mm and 4.4 1.8 mm, respectively, which corresponded to 27.8% of the total length, 32.2% of the transverse width and 17% of the anteroposterior widh of the humerus, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in these parameters between the left and right sides (p > 0.05). A supratubercular ridge of Meyer was seen in 24 (23.1%) of the humeri. Conclusion:The study determined the morphometric parameters of the bicipital groove in an Indian population. We believe that this study will be an important reference for scientific research, and the details are also important for anthropologists and clinical anatomists. (Chang Gung Med J 2012;35:155-9)

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“…Previous studies of BG shape variation primarily involved taking 2-dimensional (2D) measurements from a single axial cross section of the humerus [17]. Wafae et al [18] reported the average length of the groove as 8.1 cm which corresponded to 25.2% of the length of the humerus. The width at the midpoint of the groove was 10.1 mm and corresponded to 49.7% to 54.5% of the width of the humerus.…”

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Morphometric Analysis of Bicipital Groove of Upper End of Humerus in South Indian Population

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K.V²

2017

IJAR

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Clinical relevance of the anatomy of the long head bicipital groove, an evidence‐based review

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Pathology in the bicipital groove can be a source of anterior shoulder pain. Many studies have compared treatment techniques for the long head biceps tendon (LHBT) without showing any clinically significant differences. As the LHBT is closely related to the bicipital groove, anatomical aspects of this groove could also be implicated in surgical outcomes. The aim of this review is to contribute to developing the optimal surgical treatment of LHBT pathology based on clinically relevant aspects of the bicipital groove. Medline/PubMed was systematically searched using key words “bicipital” and “groove” and combinations of their synonyms. Studies reporting on evolution, embryonic development, morphometry, vascularization, innervation, and surgical treatment of the LHBT and the bicipital groove were included. The length of the bicipital groove reported in the included studies ranged from 81.00 mm to 87.33 mm, width from 7.74 mm to 11.60 mm, and depth from 3.70 mm to 6.00 mm. The anatomy of the bicipital groove shows a bottleneck narrowing approximately two‐thirds from superior. The transverse humeral ligament can constrain the bicipital groove and could be involved in anterior shoulder pain. When either LHBT tenotomy or tenodesis is performed, routinely releasing the transverse ligament could decrease postoperative anterior shoulder pain, which has frequently been reported in the literature. To avoid the bottle neck narrowing, a location below the bicipital groove may be preferred for biceps tenodesis over a more proximal tenodesis site. Level of evidence: IV.

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Morphometry of the human bicipital groove (sulcus intertubercularis)

Cited by 27 publications

References 12 publications

Anthropometric study of the bicipital groove in Indians and its clinical implications

Anthropometric study of the bicipital groove in Indians and its clinical implications

Morphometric Analysis of Bicipital Groove of Upper End of Humerus in South Indian Population

Clinical relevance of the anatomy of the long head bicipital groove, an evidence‐based review

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