Shoulder ultrasound - proximal long head of biceps tendon identification (illustration)

Case contributed by David Gendy
Diagnosis not applicable

Illustrations showing how to identify the long head of biceps tendon in the transverse and longitudinal planes. The patient has their arm facing anteriorly with the elbow flexed at around 90 degrees. They are usually just asked to rest their hand on their lap with the palm of their hand facing upwards (supination). 

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