Open AccessCadaveric Study of Berretini Communications in North Indian Population
Author(s) -
Neelamjit Kaur,
Rajan Kumar Singla,
Jagdev Singh Kullar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19506.8062
Subject(s) - cadaveric spasm , anatomy , cadaver , ulnar nerve , median nerve , medicine , digital nerve , anastomosis , population , surgery , elbow , environmental health
Intercommunication between peripheral nerves deserves special attention in view of their clinical significance. Superficial palmar communication between the median nerve and ulnar nerve is referred to as Berrettini Anastomosis. The presence or absence of this communicating branch varies between individuals. Earlier, incidence of Berretini communication reported varied significantly (4-94%).