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A Prominent Consolidation in the Tendon of the Long Head of the Triceps Brachii Muscle in the Greyhound
Author(s) -
McCarthy P. H.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
anatomia, histologia, embryologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1439-0264
pISSN - 0340-2096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0264.1978.tb00497.x
Subject(s) - tendon , anatomy , elbow , medicine , consolidation (business) , head (geology) , biology , paleontology , accounting , business
Summary A description is given of a consistently present and palpable tendinous consolidation located within the tendon of insertion of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle in the greyhound. Its function during flexion of the elbow joint is discussed, and compared with the parapatellar cartilage.