Familial absence of the trapezius muscle with associated shoulder girdle abnormalities

Clin Genet. 1987 Sep;32(3):145-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1987.tb03344.x.

Abstract

Two brothers with congenital absence of the trapezius, pectoralis, supraspinatus and serratus anterior are reported and the relevant literature reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Genes, Recessive
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscles / abnormalities*
  • Neck Muscles / abnormalities*
  • Pectoralis Muscles / abnormalities*
  • Shoulder / abnormalities*