Dr. Maryam Nasir Aliyu, a pioneering female medical anatomist from Kano, has led a team of researchers at Northwest University Kano to a historic discovery – the identification of a previously unrecognized muscle head within the quadriceps group.
The newly discovered muscle, termed the Tensor Vastus Intermedius (TVI), was validated through a comprehensive cadaveric study supported by a TETFund Institution-Based Research (IBR) Grant
A Breakthrough with Far-Reaching Implications
This significant discovery challenges the traditional understanding of the quadriceps muscle group, suggesting that it may be more accurately described as a “pentaceps” muscle.
The implications of this finding could have far-reaching consequences for fields such as sports medicine, physical therapy, and orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Aliyu’s achievement is a testament to her dedication and expertise in the field of medical anatomy.
As Kano’s first female medical anatomist, she is paving the way for future generations of women in science.