The presence of accessory soleous muscle in humans

Abstract

Objective: To verify the prevalence of the accessory soleus muscle in humans and according to gender. Methods: A total of 154 magnetic resonance images of the ankle were assessed in T1 weighted sagittal, coronal and axial planes. Results: An incidence of 11.6% of accessory soleus muscle in humans was observed; in that, 7.8% in males and 15.6% in females. Conclusion: The accessory soleus muscle incidence was 11.6% in the samples studied and it was more often present in females.Keywords: Muscle, skeletal/abnormalities; Diagnostic imaging; Ankle; Magnetic resonance spectroscopy RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência do músculo sóleo acessório em humanos e em relação ao gênero. Métodos: Foram observadas 154 imagens de ressonância magnética do tornozelo em cortes sagitais, coronais e axiais ponderadas em T1. Resultados: Observamos a incidência de 11,6% do músculo sóleo acessório em humanos -7,8% em indivíduos do gênero masculino e 15,6% em indivíduos do gênero feminino. Conclusão: O músculo sóleo acessório teve incidência de 11,6% nas amostras estudadas e sua presença foi maior em indivíduos do gênero feminino.

Use of botulinum toxin type A in symptomatic accessory soleus muscle: first five cases

“…This condition is more frequently unilateral than bilateral (Sookur et al., ) and more common in men than women (Downey & Siegerman, ). Its prevalence varies from 0.7% to 15% (Hatzantonis et al., ; Del Nero et al., ). Historically, ASM used to be identified by surgical exploration, but presently it is diagnosed based on imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).…”

Presence of Accessory Soleus Muscle in Cadaver: Case Report

“…According to the insertion point, it has been described that there are 5 types (8). Its innervation is provided by the tibial nerve, and its nutrition is provided by the posterior tibial artery (8,9). The presence of ASM is usually asymptomatic (1)(2)(3).…”