Variations in the Anterior Belly of Diagastric Ashutosh

Abstract

The anterior belly of diagastric is highly variable. Variation in anterior belly is most common amongst the submental
region variations. We observed 6 such variations in the anterior belly of diagastric among 15 cadavers dissected (40%). Unilateral
and bilateral variations were seen in equal number of cases. Accessory belly frequently cross midline and attached over the
mylohyoid muscle. Knowledge of such variations is of significant importance while planning for surgeries in submental region and
during staging of tumors.
Key Words: Anterior belly, Diagastric Muscle, Variation, Submental region.
Mangalagiri, A. S., & Abbas Razvi, M. R. (2009). Variations in the Anterior Belly of Diagastric Ashutosh. International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(2). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/139
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