1Tutor, Department of Anatomy, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa- 516002. A.P, India
2Professor & HOD Department of Anatomy, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa- 516002. A.P, India
3Asst. Professor Department of Forensic Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa- 516002. A.P, India.
Online published on 19 November, 2012.
Rectus sternalis is an occasional muscle which lies along the side of the sternum. It may be confused as a tumor. The existence of sternalis muscle, its location, orientation and early identification are necessary in breast surgeries. Presence of sternalis muscle adjacent to the breast is of clinical significance. Rectus sternalis is a derivative of superficial part of rectus abdominis and supplied by intercostals nerve.
Pectoralis major, rectus abdominis, external oblique Apo neurosis
