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Sexual Dimorphism in Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle Dimensions Among Young Adults

Abstract

The study examines sexual dimorphism in flexor pollicis longus muscle dimensions among young adults, with emphasis on differences in selected morphometric characteristics of the muscle between male and female individuals. The flexor pollicis longus is a deep muscle of the anterior compartment of the forearm that primarily flexes the interphalangeal joint of the thumb and contributes to thumb movement and hand function. Its dimensions may vary among individuals and may demonstrate differences between the sexes. The study will determine selected dimensions of the flexor pollicis longus muscle among young adults and compare the measurements between male and female participants. The specific objectives will include measuring relevant muscle dimensions, determining the mean and standard deviation of the measurements for each sex, assessing differences between male and female groups, and documenting the extent of morphological variation observed within the study population. A cross-sectional descriptive research design will be adopted for the study. An appropriate sample of young adults will be selected using a suitable sampling technique. Flexor pollicis longus muscle dimensions will be assessed using standardized anatomical landmarks and appropriate imaging or osteological measurement procedures. The collected data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, while appropriate inferential statistical tests will be applied to determine whether observed differences between male and female groups are statistically significant. The study is expected to reveal measurable variation in the dimensions of the flexor pollicis longus muscle among the participants, with some dimensions potentially differing between male and female groups. Differences may also be observed between the right and left upper limbs where bilateral measurements are assessed. The magnitude and statistical significance of these differences will depend on the characteristics of the study population and the specific muscle dimensions evaluated. The findings will be useful to anatomists, orthopaedic and hand surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the assessment and management of the upper limb. The study may provide useful reference information on flexor pollicis longus muscle dimensions and contribute to the understanding of anatomical differences in the forearm. Such information may also support the interpretation of imaging findings and clinical planning involving the thumb, wrist, and forearm. The study will conclude by documenting the dimensions of the flexor pollicis longus muscle and assessing patterns of sexual dimorphism among the study population. It is recommended that standardized anatomical and imaging-based procedures be used when evaluating flexor pollicis longus dimensions, while further studies involving larger and more diverse populations should be conducted to establish broader anatomical reference data.

Keywords: Sexual dimorphism, flexor pollicis longus, muscle dimensions, forearm muscles, upper limb anatomy, muscle morphometry, anatomical variation, thumb anatomy, young adults, sex differences, hand anatomy, clinical anatomy, radiology, morphometry, human anatomy.