Cervicalgia and anomalous insertion of the levator scapulae muscle. Case report
Abstract Anatomical variants in the cervical spine musculature and shoulder girdle are relatively uncommon and have the potential to cause functional and postural abnormalities, which in turn could cause chronic pain and a sensation of mass. The case of a 66-year-old woman is presented, in whom a computed tomography scan shows the anomalous insertion of an accessory belly of the levator scapulae muscle, which is inserted into the serratus anterior muscle fascia and second rib, causing cervicalgia and palpable asymmetry in the soft tissues of the neck. It is important to report these anatomical variants to explain certain physical disorders and clinical symptoms of the cervico-scapular region, guiding the treatment, the vast majority of which have kinesiological management.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedad Chilena de RadiologíaSociedad Chilena de Radiología
2024
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2810-708X2024000100046 |
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