An Anomalous Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Indicis Muscle Presenting as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Abstract

The description is given of an anomalous muscle arising from the flexor digitorum superficialis indicis tendon distal to the transverse carpal ligament which presented as carpal tunnel syndrome.

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