Cadaveric Study on Morphology of Dorsal Interossei of Hand and its Anatomical Variation.

Introduction: The dorsal interossei are the abductors of the fingers and the knowledge of its variation help the surgeon in treatment of fractures, claw hand and compartment syndromes.

Aim: To note the origin, insertion, pattern of muscle fibres and tendon length of all the dorsal interossei of hand.

Materials And Methods: Routinely dissected 30 formalin fixed hand in the Department of Anatomy, KMC, Manipal, were observed for origin, insertion and tendon length and muscle pattern of dorsal interossei.