Composite muscle explained
Composite or hybrid muscles are those muscles which have more than one set of fibers but perform the same function and are usually supplied by different nerves for different set of fibers.[1] [2]
Examples
Its anterior belly is supplied by mylohyoid nerve (a branch of trigeminal nerve). The posterior belly is supplied by the facial nerve.
supplied by medial and lateral pectoral nerves.
Commonly confused
Certain muscles are commonly confused with composite muscles which they are not. Examples are:
References
- Cunningham's textbook of anatomy (old edition)
Notes and References
- Book: Cartmill, Matt. Human Structure. 1987. Harvard University Press. 978-0-674-41805-9. 2.
- Book: Chitguppi, Dr. Rajeev. Elsevier Comprehensive Guide To Pgdee Basic Sciences. 1 January 2010. Elsevier India Pvt. Limited. 978-81-312-2380-2. 49–.
- Kumar J . P . K . P . B S . P . P M . R . B R . R . The flexor indicis profundus - its morphology and clinical significance. . Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research . May 2013 . 7 . 5 . 933–5 . 10.7860/JCDR/2013/5336.2971 . 23814749. 3681076 .