Evidence for the functional compartmentalization of the temporalis muscle: a 3-dimensional study of innervation.

PURPOSE: The temporalis muscle is commonly used for functional transfer. It is architecturally complex, but few studies have examined its intramuscular innervation and none has used 3-dimensional modeling techniques. Understanding neuromuscular compartmentalization may allow the design of local musc...

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Publicado en:Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (02782391) Vol. 71; no. 7; pp. 1170 - 1178
Autores principales: Chang, Youjin, Cantelmi, David, Wisco, Jonathan J, Fattah, Adel, Hannam, Alan G, Agur, Anne M
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: W B Saunders Jul2013
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          Chang, Youjin
          Cantelmi, David
          Wisco, Jonathan J
          Fattah, Adel
          Hannam, Alan G
          Agur, Anne M
        affil: Research Student, Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario; Medical Student, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. Electronic address: ychan059@uottawa.ca.
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          Diagnostic Imaging Methods
          Masticatory Muscles Innervation
          Aged
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Cadaver
          Dissection
          Fascia Innervation
          Image Processing, Computer Assisted Methods
          Lingual Nerve Anatomy and Histology
          Male
          Mandibular Nerve Anatomy and Histology
          Middle Age
          Neuromuscular Junction Anatomy and Histology
          Surgical Flaps
          Young Adult
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Male
      ab: PURPOSE: The temporalis muscle is commonly used for functional transfer. It is architecturally complex, but few studies have examined its intramuscular innervation and none has used 3-dimensional modeling techniques. Understanding neuromuscular compartmentalization may allow the design of local muscle transfers to minimize donor-site morbidity. The purpose of the present study was to document the intramuscular innervation patterns throughout the volume of the temporalis muscle and define functional units within the muscle. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 10 formalin-embalmed cadaveric specimens, the foramen ovale was exposed and the branches of the mandibular nerve were identified. Each branch was digitized in short segments extramuscularly and intramuscularly. Three-dimensional models were reconstructed from the digitized data using Maya software, and the innervation patterns were documented. RESULTS: The temporalis muscle was found to have superior and inferior parts that were further grouped by innervation into regions, with each receiving its innervation from 1 primary nerve. The nerves originated directly from the mandibular nerve, except in 3 specimens, where the posterior deep temporal nerve arose from the masseteric nerve. CONCLUSION: These results provide a detailed mapping of innervation patterns and suggest there are at least 5 functional compartments. Each of these has the capacity for selective activation, 3 of which have clinical value. These findings may allow for decreased donor-site morbidity and more functionally sophisticated designs in clinical practice.
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