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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 6/2006

01-12-2006 | Medical Imaging

Popliteus muscle sesamoid bone (cyamella): appearance on radiographs, CT and MRI

Authors: Gur Akansel, Nagihan Inan, H. Tahsin Sarisoy, Yonca Anik, Sertaç Akansel

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 6/2006

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Abstract

Popliteus muscle sesamoid bone, also known as cyamella, is an accessory ossicle that is located in the vicinity of the proximal musculo tendinous junction. While commonly seen in small mammals such as cats and dogs, its presence in humans is very rare. In this report, we present the radiological findings of the popliteus muscle sesamoid bone, incidentally detected in a 47-year-old male. CT and MRI features of this ossicle are described.
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Metadata
Title
Popliteus muscle sesamoid bone (cyamella): appearance on radiographs, CT and MRI
Authors
Gur Akansel
Nagihan Inan
H. Tahsin Sarisoy
Yonca Anik
Sertaç Akansel
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-006-0134-8

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