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ABSTRACT
Rupture of distal biceps tendon is common and there are very few research articles describing its anatomy. The purpose of this study was to assist surgeons with correct tendon orientation during surgical repair by mapping the footprint of the biceps tendon insertion on the radial tuberosity. Cross sectional observational study was done on twenty four embalmed cadaveric upper limbs of known gender (14 males and 10 females). Limbs were carefully dissected. Length and width was measured using digital calipers of 0.01mm accuracy. Area of footprint was measured using graph sheet. Side and gender differences were also observed. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. The mean length, width and area of footprint of biceps tendon on bicipital tuberosity were 19.82 ± 1.44mm, 8.97 ± 0.95mm and 135.62 ± 12.38 mm2 respectively. The mean length and width of distal biceps tendon was 61.13 ± 12.89mm and 12.49 ± 1.75mm respectively. There was no significant difference between right and left sides. There was significant difference in values of length of footprint between male and female cadavers. Values of present study are comparable with previous studies. There was significant difference in values of length of footprint between male and female cadavers which needs to be considered during surgical repair. Key words: distal biceps tendon, bicipital tuberosity, footprint, tendon repair, tendon rupture, biceps