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“A complete and thorough understanding of Anatomy is essential to intelligent, successful, and honest work in Medicine” Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 R. Shane Tubbs
The anatomist Thomas Cook (1893) reminded us of a letter written to him by the president of the Royal College of Physicians, Sir Andrew Clark, where he remarked, “A complete and thorough understanding of Anatomy is essential to intelligent, successful, and honest work in Medicine.” Sir Andrew Clark (Figure 1) was a highly esteemed physician described by colleagues of the day as a “man of science” and
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Angulation of the dural venous sinuses of the posterior cranial fossa: Anatomical study with clinical and surgical applications Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Juan J. Cardona, Joe Iwanaga, Arada Chaiyamoon, Arthur Wang, Christopher M. Nickele, Matthew R. Amans, Daniel M. Heiferman, Kendrick D. Johnson, Aaron S. Dumont, R. Shane Tubbs
Cerebral vein and dural venous sinus thromboses (CVST) account for 0.5%–1% of all strokes. Some structural factors associated with a potentially higher risk for developing CVST have been described. However, angulation of the dural venous sinuses (DVS) has yet to be studied as a structural factor. The current study was performed because this variable could be related to alterations in venous flow, thus
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The position, orientation, and relative size of the fibularis longus tubercle in normal patients: A weightbearing CT assessment Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Amir Gahanbani Ardakani, Branavan Rudran, Howard Stringer, Matthew Welck, Lyndon Mason, Karan Malhotra
The fibularis longus attaches to the base of the first metatarsal at the fibularis/peroneus longus tubercle (FLT/PLT). Theoretically, differences in FLT morphology may reflect changes in the function of the fibularis longus. This study defines the normal limits of the FLT position, orientation, and size in patients with morphologically normal foot anatomy. A retrospective analysis of 131 feet without
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Myofascial junction: Emerging insights into the connection between deep/muscular fascia and muscle Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Carmelo Pirri, Lucia Petrelli, Diego Guidolin, Andrea Porzionato, Caterina Fede, Veronica Macchi, Raffaele De Caro, Carla Stecco
Muscles and fasciae are mutually connected and are influenced by force transmission. However, the anatomical connectivity and histological features of these structures remain unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the evidence for connection between muscles and deep/muscular fasciae. We assessed this relationship in different topographical regions of human cadavers and in mice. The results showed
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A histology guide for performing human cadaveric studies: SQIP 2024 what to look for with light microscopy Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Joe Iwanaga, Keishiro Kikuchi, Kosuke Tabuchi, Mitesh Dave, Muralidharan Anabalagan, Keiko Fukino, Norio Kitagawa, Miguel A. Reina, Francisco Reina, Ana Carrera, Taichiro Nonaka, Mathangi Rajaram‐Gilkes, Mohammed K. Khalil, Yuki Matsushita, R. Shane Tubbs
Histological observation under light microscopy has long been used in human cadaveric studies. However, it can distort the interpretations of findings if not used appropriately; there is no guide for its proper use. The aim of this article is to revisit and discuss the correct use of histology in human cadaveric studies, following discussions with experts in multiple fields of medicine, and to create
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Anatomy of the medial wall of the cavernous sinus: A systematic review of the literature Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Etienne Lefevre, Sophie Dupont, Dominique Liguoro, Fanny Chasseloup, Peter Kamenicky, Paul Roblot
The existence, composition, and continuity of the medial wall of the cavernous sinus (MWCS) have been extensively studied and debated. However, the precise nature of this membrane remains unknown. Understanding the anatomical characteristics of the MWCS is crucial, notably in relation to pituitary adenomas, which often invade the cavernous sinus. Indeed, surgical treatment of those tumors is frequently
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Anatomical study with clinical significance of communicating and visceral branching of the cervical and upper thoracic sympathetic trunk Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Verena B. Franco‐Riveros, Sofía M. Pividori, Tomás I. Martin, Florencia E. Nicora, María Cecilia Lallana, Agustina A. Pontecorvo, Juan Carlos Flores, Richard Shane Tubbs, André P. Boezaart, Miguel A. Reina, Bruno Buchholz
Current advances in the management of the autonomic nervous system in various cardiovascular diseases, and in treatments for pain or sympathetic disturbances in the head, neck, or upper limbs, necessitate a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the cervicothoracic sympathetic trunk. Our objective was to enhance our understanding of the origin and distribution of communicating branches and visceral
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Bone density estimation using tissue heat capacity Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Aiko Tanaka, Tetsuya Ogino
Osteoporosis onset is relatively asymptomatic, the condition often being identified only once a significant fracture occurs, leading to a potentially serious prognosis. Currently, early identification of osteoporosis is complicated by the difficulty in measuring bone density without using x‐ray absorptiometry or quantitative ultrasound, so a simpler method for estimating bone density is needed. Given
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Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Mónica Stambuk‐Castellano, Anna Carrera, R. Shane Tubbs, Carlos Alario‐Hoyos, Enric Verdú, Joe Iwanaga, Francisco Reina
Personalization of learning is an educational strategy rooted in metacognition and is significant in academic training. This is especially true in medical contexts. This study explored the relationship between the metacognitive profile of students of human anatomy, the classification of questions according to their difficulty, and the anatomical domain. It also covered the integration of educational
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Human anatomy curriculum reform for undergraduate nursing students: An exploratory study Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Qianyin Yao, Yatao Cheng, Wen Wang, Xintian Yu
This study aims to cultivate students' independent learning capacity, promote the interdisciplinary integration of “nursing + anatomy,” and establish a curriculum system to enhance applied nursing abilities based on project‐based teaching reform of everyday clinical nursing operations. A total of 151 second‐year (class of 2021) undergraduate nursing students at a Chinese university were selected for
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The clinical manifestations of hyperostosis frontalis Interna: A qualitative systematic review of cases Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Luis Alvarez, William Corrigan, Caitlin McGonegal, Jimmy Leon, Daniela Avila, Francis Kane, Tracey Lee
Hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) is a condition defined as abnormal bone growth on the posterior aspect of the frontal bone. Despite uncertainties regarding its etiology and prognosis, clinicians typically consider HFI a benign pathology. There are no studies organizing all the possible manifestations of the disease. The present study aims to organize all the clinical manifestations of HFI within
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A new injection method for identifying the subpopliteal recess of the knee Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Yoko Tabira, Akihiro Yamashita, Keishiro Kikuchi, Aya Han, Keigo Shimizu, Tatsuya Harano, Yuto Haikata, Eiko Inoue, Kunimitsu Nooma, Joe Iwanaga, Tsuyoshi Saga, Koichi Watanabe
The posterolateral region of the knee has a complex and diverse anatomy. Hydrarthrosis of the knee can potentially communicate with other parts of the joint space. The joint fluid distribution reflects anatomical communications between synovial spaces. To observe the continuity between the knee joint cavity and the surrounding bursa, we devised a dissection method with a new injection agent, an eosin‐containing
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Dissection, media portrayals, and reaction: Black bodies and medical education in nineteenth‐century newspapers Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Laura Elizabeth Smith
Throughout the nineteenth century, medical schools in both the Northern and Southern regions of the United States required a regular supply of bodies for medical study and experimentation. Physicians and medical students targeted the bodies of African Americans, both freedmen and the enslaved, to meet this demand. Simultaneously, the nation's booming newspaper market became a stage on which debates
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Microsurgical anatomy of the glossopharyngeal nerve Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Wonil Joo
The glossopharyngeal nerve is a complicated and mixed nerve including sensory, motor, parasympathetic, and visceral fibers. It mediates taste, salivation, and swallowing. The low cranial nerves, including IXth, Xth, and XIth, are closely related, sharing some nuclei in the brainstem. The glossopharyngeal nerve arises from the spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract, solitary tract and nucleus, nucleus
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Ultrasound clinical references of the healthy toenail unit Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Olga López Ripado, Julia Villar Rodríguez, Esther Mingorance Álvarez, Ana Mª. Pérez Pico, Agustín García Nogales, Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo
The toenail unit, commonly called the nail, is one of the most frequently examined and treated structures in clinical podiatry. Ultrasound is a standard clinical technique because it is a noninvasive, painless, and rapid diagnostic tool. The main objective of this study was to obtain morphometric data of the healthy toenail unit by ultrasound for clinical application. The nails of 76 participants (152
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Cervical enamel projections from a periodontal perspective: A scoping review Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Hyun Ju Kim, Sun-Young Kim
Cervical enamel projections (CEPs) represent a unique developmental and anatomical anomaly wherein the enamel structure extends apically beyond the cemento-enamel junction of the tooth. In this scoping review, the existing literature on CEPs was evaluated to delineate their characteristics, prevalence, predilection for specific teeth and surfaces, clinical significance, and management approaches. Searches
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Has anatomy stood still while all else has been on the march? Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 R. Shane Tubbs
The medical historian, Poyntor (1958), in his analysis of the impact of Gray's Anatomy over its first 100 years since publication in 1858, posed the following question: “Has anatomy stood still while all else has been on the march? Or is it so little regarded that the same manual which instructed our great grandfathers will serve for our sons?” What a marvelous question to raise. Although Poyntor asked
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History of the hip joint pectineofoveal fold Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 M. O. St-Pierre, S. Sobczak, R. Olry
Although Josias Weitbrecht described the retinacula of the hip joint in his 1742 Syndesmologia, the anatomist Cesare Amantini of Perugia specifically studied the medial retinacula he referred to as the pectineofoveal fold in a late 19th-century monograph. This particular synovial fold stretches from the lesser trochanter to the osteocartilaginous junction of the femoral head along a virtual line connecting
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Are YouTube videos about skull bone anatomy useful for students? Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Songul Cuglan, Selin Gas
The aim of this study was to evaluate the content, quality, and functionality of YouTube videos on the anatomy of skull bones and to measure their educational usefulness. In this cross-sectional study, the keywords “skull bones” and “skull anatomy” were searched in the YouTube search tab. Demographic data such as type, source, duration, upload date, and view rates of the videos were recorded. The quality
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The anatomical pattern of ductal arborization in parotid glands using cone-beam computerized sialography Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Tevel Amiel, Oren Shauly, Ella Gilenson Istoyler, Michael Alterman, Naama Keshet, Sigal Mazor, Anna Pikovsky, Doron J. Aframian, Leo Joskowicz, Chen Nadler
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-Sialography (Sialo-CBCT) is used to demonstrate salivary ductal structure. This study aimed to conduct a volumetric analysis of the anatomical morphology of Normal-Appearing Glands (NAGs) in parotid sialo-CBCT. Our retrospective study included 14 parotid sialo-CBCT scans interpreted as NAGs in 11 patients with salivary gland impairment. The main duct length and width,
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Revisiting the Latin vocabulary of Terminologia Histologica: I. Nouns Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Paul E. Neumann, Mélanie Houle, Stephen Russell, Lewis Stiles, Nicolás E. Ottone, Mariano del Sol
Almost 20% of the Latin nouns (193/993) in Terminologia Histologica (TH), the international standard nomenclature for human histology and cytology, display linguistic problems, particularly in the areas of orthography, gender, and declension. Some anatomists have opposed efforts to restore the quality of the Latin nomenclature as pedantry, preferring to create or modify Latin words so that they resemble
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Trabeculations of the porcine and human cardiac ventricles are different in number but similar in total volume Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Bjarke Jensen, Daniela Salvatori, Jacobine Schouten, Veronique M. F. Meijborg, Henrik Lauridsen, Peter Agger
An intricate meshwork of trabeculations lines the luminal side of cardiac ventricles. Compaction, a developmental process, is thought to reduce trabeculations by adding them to the neighboring compact wall which is then enlarged. When pig, a plausible cardiac donor for xenotransplantation, is compared to human, the ventricular walls appear to have fewer trabeculations. We hypothesized the trabecular
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The accuracy and reliability of different midsagittal planes in the symmetry assessment using cone-beam computed tomography Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Shaoyang Yu, Yao Zheng, Lirong Dong, Wenli Huang, Haoting Wu, Qiang Zhang, Xiao Yan, Wei Wu, Tao Lv, Xiao Yuan
Symmetry is an essential component of esthetic assessment. Accurate assessment of facial symmetry is critical to the treatment plan of orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment. However, there is no internationally accepted midsagittal plane (MSP) for orthodontists and orthognathic surgeons. The purpose of this study was to explore a clinically friendly MSP, which is more accurate and reliable
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External wrist ratio is not a proxy for internal carpal tunnel shape: Implications for evaluating carpal tunnel syndrome risk Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Katherine J. Loomis, Shawn C. Roll
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is highly prevalent, resulting in decreased function and increased need for costly healthcare services. External wrist ratio (depth/width >0.70) is a strong predictor of the development of CTS and has been suggested to be a proxy for internal carpal tunnel (CT) shape. Conversely, sonography can more directly evaluate CT shape. The purpose of our study was to explore the
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Evaluation of breast skin and tissue stiffness using a non-invasive aspiration device and impact of clinical predictors Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Martha Duraes, Noemie Briot, Nathanael Connesson, Gregory Chagnon, Yohan Payan, Claire Duflos, Gauthier Rathat, Guillaume Captier, Gerard Subsol, Christian Herlin
A personalized 3D breast model could present a real benefit for preoperative discussion with patients, surgical planning, and guidance. Breast tissue biomechanical properties have been poorly studied in vivo, although they are important for breast deformation simulation. The main objective of our study was to determine breast skin thickness and breast skin and adipose/fibroglandular tissue stiffness
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Anatomical consideration of ultrasonography-guided intraoral injection for temporal tendinitis Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Soo-Bin Kim, Hyungkyu Bae, Kang-Woo Lee, Kyung-Seok Hu, Shinichi Abe, Hee-Jin Kim
Temporal tendinitis is characterized by acute inflammation often resulting from mechanical stress, such as repetitive jaw movements associated with jaw opening and closing and teeth clenching. Treatment for temporal tendinitis typically involves the administration of local anesthetic or corticosteroid injections. However, the complex anatomical structure of the coronoid process, to which the temporalis
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Transcription factor support for the dual embryological origin of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Timothy Dawson, Joe Iwanaga, Binghao Zou, Muralidharan Anbalagan, Aaron S. Dumont, Marios Loukas, Brian G. Rowan, R. Shane Tubbs
The embryological origin of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles has been debated for over a century. To shed light on this issue, the present anatomical study was performed. Five fresh frozen human cadavers, three males and two females, were used for this study. Samples from each specimen's trapezius and sternocleidomastoid were fixed in 10% formalin and placed in paraffin blocks. As Paired
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Systematic review of nerves at risk at the wrist in common surgical approaches to the forearm: Anatomical variations and surgical implications Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Hannah Bridgwater, Tamara Mertz, Cecilia Brassett, Neil Ashwood
Three commonly used approaches to the forearm in orthopedic surgery are Henry's, Thompson's, and the ulnar approach, each of which has the potential to cause injury to nerves around the wrist. Preserving these nerves is important to prevent complications such as neuroma formation and motor and sensory changes to the hand. We conducted a review of the literature to assess the nerves at risk and whether
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Knee cartilage change on magnetic resonance imaging: Should we lump or split topographical regions? A 2-year study of data from the osteoarthritis initiative Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Michael J. Richard, Grace H. Lo, Jeffrey B. Driban, Amanda R. Canavatchel, Michael LaValley, Ming Zhang, Lori Lyn Price, Eric Miller, Charles B. Eaton, Timothy E. McAlindon
We challenge the paradigm that a simplistic approach evaluating anatomic regions (e.g., medial femur or tibia) is ideal for assessing articular cartilage loss on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. We used a data-driven approach to explore whether specific topographical locations of knee cartilage loss may identify novel patterns of cartilage loss over time that current assessment strategies miss.
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Definition and anatomical description of the left atrial appendage neck Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Jakub Batko, Rafał Jakiel, Agata Krawczyk–Ożóg, Radosław Litwinowicz, Jakub Hołda, Stanisław Bartuś, Krzysztof Bartuś, Mateusz K. Hołda, Małgorzata Konieczyńska
The left atrial appendage (LAA) is well known as a source of cardiac thrombus formation. Despite its clinical importance, the LAA neck is still anatomically poorly defined. Therefore, this study aimed to define the LAA neck and determine its morphometric characteristics. We performed three-dimensional reconstructions of the heart chambers based on contrast-enhanced electrocardiography–gated computed
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To the practical mind, Morphology is but a dazzling dream Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 R. Shane Tubbs
In their book, Tablets of anatomy. Dissectional and scientific, Cooke and Cooke (1898) state the following: To the practical mind, Morphology is but a dazzling dream—a lovable form of fantasy, which, alas distorts the vision and warps the judgment—a fairy tale, which blinds us to the facts of everyday life!” “To such as are past masters in all that can be learnt in the dissecting room, such pure science
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Mechanical stress distribution over the palate by different pacifiers assessed by finite element analysis and clinical data Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Camila Nobre de Freitas, Paula Midori Castelo, Pedro Yoshito Noritomi, Kelly Guedes de Oliveira Scudine, Regina Maria Puppin Rontani, Thanus Miziara, Leonardo Mendes Ribeiro Machado
The mechanical behavior of each type of pacifier on rigid structures and their various impacts on orofacial growth have yet to be discovered. The study aimed to evaluate the stress distribution over a child's palate by three types of pacifiers using finite element analysis and clinical and laboratory data. Modulus of elasticity was obtained from 30 specimens comprising 10 of each conventional (A),
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Musculus pterygoideus proprius: A meta-analysis Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Gaurav Mandal, Michael Montalbano, Konstantinos Natsis, Maria Piagkou, R. Shane Tubbs, Marios Loukas
The pterygoideus proprius muscle can be found incidentally in the infratemporal fossa, where it is spatially associated with the muscles of mastication, the maxillary artery, and the trigeminal nerve and its branches. Anatomists have described the muscle in various ways over the past 160 years, chiefly as a musculotendinous structure that originates from the infratemporal crest of the sphenoid bone
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Multipartite patella: A review of diagnostic techniques and management of the symptomatic patient Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Christopher E. McKee
Multipartite patella is an anatomical variant classified by the fragmentation of the main patellar body. The cause of this variant is due to failure in fusion of the patellar ossification centers. It is commonly misdiagnosed as a fracture of the patella in clinical practice, leading to unnecessary treatment measures. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the development and classification
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Cardiac ventricular false tendons: A meta-analysis Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Mark Carrasco, Tanya Maxinne Suntikul Cabrito, Michael J. Montalbano, Mateusz K. Hołda, Jerzy Walocha, R. Shane Tubbs, Marios Loukas
Ventricular false tendons are fibromuscular structures that travel across the ventricular cavity. Left ventricular false tendons (LVFTs) have been examined through gross dissection and echocardiography. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence, morphology, and clinical importance of ventricular false tendons using a systematic review. In multiple studies, these structures have had
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“The study of Anatomy is the most serious business of life” Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 R. Shane Tubbs
The elder brother of the Scot John Hunter, William Hunter (1718–1783), has said, “The study of Anatomy is the most serious business of life.” In his ‘Last Course’, William Hunter (Figure 1) emphasizes the need for proper instruction in anatomy for the physician and surgeon by adding, FIGURE 1 Open in figure viewerPowerPoint Portrait of William Hunter (1718–1783) by Mason Chamberlin “Anatomical lectures
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A histological study of the adult ligamentum arteriosum: Novel findings with application to a patent ductus arteriosus Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Joe Iwanaga, Humza Choudhury, Aaron Yu, Katsuhisa Matsuo, Hotaka Kawai, Aya Han, Yoko Tabira, Tsuyoshi Saga, Koichi Watanabe, Marios Loukas, R. Shane Tubbs
The ligamentum arteriosum (LA) is the vestigial fibrous remnant of the ductus arteriosus (DA), a fetal vessel arising from the left dorsal segment of the sixth aortic arch that connects the left pulmonary artery to the aortic arch. Incomplete obliteration of the DA results in a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), causing the shunting of oxygen-rich blood to recirculate to the lungs, which can lead to pulmonary
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Beyond the tip of the iceberg: A meta-analysis of the anatomy of the clitoris Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Georga Jane Longhurst, Rebecca Beni, Su Ryeon Jeong, Marina Pianta, Annie Louisa Soper, Patricia Leitch, Gabrielle De Witte, Lauren Fisher
An understanding of ranges in clitoral anatomy is important for clinicians caring for patients including those who have had female genital mutilation, women seeking genital cosmetic surgery, or trans women seeking reconstructive surgery. The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the ranges in clitoral measurements within the literature. A meta-analysis was performed on Ovid Medline and Embase
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Spinal accessory nerve anatomy in the posterior cervical triangle: A systematic review with meta-analysis Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Ioannis Koliarakis, Dimitrios K. Manatakis, Christos Tsitsipanis, Elena Drakonaki, Ioannis Tsamandouras, John Tsiaoussis
This study aimed to investigate the anatomy of the spinal accessory nerve (SAN) in the posterior cervical triangle, especially in relation to adjacent anatomical landmarks, along with a systematic review of the current literature with a meta-analysis of the data. Overall, 22 cadaveric and three prospective intraoperative studies, with a total of 1346 heminecks, were included in the analysis. The major
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The retinacular ligaments of the digital extensor expansion revisited: An anatomical and biomechanical study Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Tomas Borgström, Lars B. Dahlin, Jørgen Tranum-Jensen
Our aim was to clarify the anatomy and function of the retinacular ligaments. Forty-eight fingers were dissected and the thickness of the oblique retinacular ligament (ORL) was graded. In four fingers, the motion in the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints was subjected to an in-depth analysis before and after sectioning of either the lateral bands (LB) or the ORLs
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Dental abnormalities in rare genetic bone diseases: Literature review Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Eiji Iwata, Shyam Kishor Sah, I-Ping Chen, Ernst Reichenberger
Currently, over 500 rare genetic bone disorders are identified. These diseases are often accompanied by dental abnormalities, which are sometimes the first clue for an early diagnosis. However, not many dentists are sufficiently familiar with phenotypic abnormalities and treatment approaches when they encounter patients with rare diseases. Such patients often need dental treatment but have difficulties
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Three-dimensional adipofascial and dermal structures involved in forehead crease formation Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 Kento Takaya, Yoshiaki Sakamoto, Shinobu Noji, Nobuaki Imanishi, Kazuo Kishi
Deeply etched forehead creases indicate aging. Various treatments such as filler injections, fat grafting, and facelift surgery are used to remove them. However, knowledge of the anatomical structures associated with subcutaneous tissue changes and the superficial musculoaponeurotic system is lacking, and there is no consensus about the appropriate treatment. We have investigated the subcutaneous structures
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Dick van Velzen and the Burnside warehouse organ scandal in Nova Scotia, Canada Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-21 James R. Wright, William A. Hibbitts
Dick van Velzen practiced as a pediatric pathologist at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, England from September 1988 until December 1995; he then relocated to the IWK-Grace Health Centre, a children's and maternity hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where he practiced until he was fired for cause in January 1998. About a year and a half later, his practice in Liverpool came under
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What is the primary want of the physician or surgeon in regard to anatomy? Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-10 R. Shane Tubbs
In his fascinating work on practical anatomy, Thomas Cooke captures the reader's attention with the following quote: “What is the primary want of the physician or surgeon in regard to anatomy?” Is it not to acquire visual and manual familiarity with the human frame? Is it not to know, in the sense of almost seeing through, and, as far as needs be, of dexterously handling throughout, the individual
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Morphologic variations of the superior intercostal vein: An anatomical study with clinical applications Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Hong-Fu Liu, Yan-Lian Xiong, In-Beom Kim, Hyung-Sun Won, Chang-Zhu Jin
This study aimed to validate and compare the anatomical variations of the superior intercostal veins, focusing on their origin, course, anastomoses, and destination. In addition, the results were compared with findings from other relevant studies. Fifty Korean and 16 Chinese adult cadavers were dissected for this study. The superior intercostal veins were dissected and measured. In our study of 66
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International consensus for a dissection room quality system (DRQS): A Delphi panel study Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 M. Dalmau-Pastor, N. Alvarez Toledo, I. Valdivia-Gandur, R. S. Tubbs, T. Vázquez-Osorio, J. M. de Anta, C. Simon de Blas, A. Prats-Galino, M. Loukas, M. C. Manzanares-Cespedes
Dissection Rooms (DRs) are key facilities that allow teaching and research on human anatomy, where students and researchers work with human bodies to acquire, increase, or create new knowledge. Usually, DRs work with a Body Donation Program (BDP), where living donors bequeath their bodies for use in teaching and research after they expire. Despite DRs being part of universities worldwide, no common
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Brachial plexopathy as a result of anatomical prone position in COVID-19 patients—Systematic review Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Ewa Toruńska, Marcjanna Owczarek-Konopka, Mikołaj Konopka, Jerzy Stanisław Gielecki, Łukasz Klepacki
In patients with COVID-19 different methods improving therapy have been used, including one of the anatomical position–prone position, to support ventilation. The aim of this review was to summarize the cases of brachial plexopathy as a consequence of the prone position in COVID-19 patients, and thus bring closer the issue of the brachial plexus in the face of clinical aspects of its function, palsy
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Angiography with cone-beam CT versus contrast-enhanced MRI for living donor transplant imaging: Is MRI enough? Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Hamza Ali, Jeffrey Weinstein, Ammar Sarwar, Amy Evenson, Kristin Raven, Michael P. Curry, Muneeb Ahmed
The purpose of this study is to compare the subjective and objective quality and confidence between conventional angiography with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the preoperative evaluation of potential donors for living donor liver transplant. Seventeen patients undergoing preoperative donor evaluation for living donor liver transplantation that underwent
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A meta-analysis of the accessory left atrial appendage and the left atrial diverticulum Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Jakub Ratusznik, Filip Ratusznik, Jakub R. Pękala, Eirik Krager, Mateusz Hołda, Victoria Sarata, Dominik Łazarz, Wiktor Raputa, Krzysztof A. Tomaszewski
Left atrial (LA) structures, including the accessory left atrial appendage (aLAA) and left atrial diverticulum, have been studied based on their prevalence, shape, and association with arrhythmia and thrombi formation. A pooled prevalence with morphometric data has not been determined in previous research. Our goal is to provide structured, clinically relevant information on said structures for clinical
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Sternal foramina: An imaging study Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 De-Ting Ma, Jun-Xia Wang, Zhao-Hua Wang, Xue Cui
To investigate the computed tomography (CT) image characteristics, adjacent tissues, and related measurement indices of the sternal foramina and provide an anatomical basis for the safety of minimally invasive sternum surgery. The data from 2500 thoracic multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) cases from January 2020 to June 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The number and location of the sternal
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The arterial risk posed by the posterolateral approach: An anatomical cadaveric study of the fibular artery and its variability Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Niamh Heeran, Abdul-Rahman Gomaa, Lyndon Mason, Alistair P. Bond
The posterior malleolus of the tibia is commonly accessed surgically through the posterolateral approach. This approach gives good access to the fibula and lateral aspect of the posterior tibia, however; there is little known on the vascular risks with this approach. The aim of this study was to assess and describe the anatomy of the fibular artery and its branches at the ankle region and relate it
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Accuracy analysis of traditional acupoint location and the coincidence of cutaneous arterial perforators and acupoints Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Chunxia Guo, Yongguang Zhang, Zhiwei Ding, Rong Han, Xuwen Jiao, Jinlian Hu
Several reports have shown a coincidence relationship between perforators and acupoints. However, there have been few previous reports of objective experimental methods to verify the reliability of the accuracy of acupoint location (APL) with nearby perforators. This research aimed to determine the internal agreement of the APL of five acupuncturists and to analyze the coincidence rate of acupoints
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Exploring the uncharted: Missing anatomical names in the Terminologia Anatomica Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Piotr Paweł Chmielewski
Effective communication and precise navigation within the intricacies of the human body rely on robust anatomical terminology. Since its creation by the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology (FCAT), the Terminologia Anatomica (TA 1998) has consistently served as the benchmark in the field. However, the constant advancement of anatomical knowledge requires regular revisions, updates, and enhancements
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Anatomy occupies a unique position in the curriculum Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 R. Shane Tubbs
The Irish anatomist and prolific author Alexander Macalister (1844–1919) was born in Dublin. In 1877, he became Professor of Anatomy and Surgery at Trinity College, and then in 1883, he became Chair of Anatomy at Cambridge. Barclay-Smith (1919) stated, “Although he knew more about the anatomy of the human body than any man living, anatomy after all was but a small part of his mental equipment.” In
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Ultrasonographic visualization of anatomical variations of the supraclavicular nerves Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Hannah Bridgwater, Lauren R. Hector, Peter Xiang, Neil Sardesai, Cecilia Brassett, Anand Sardesai
Typical anatomy of the supraclavicular nerve (SCN) is described as originating from the cervical plexus and dividing into medial, intermediate, and lateral branches. The SCN is vulnerable to injury during clavicular surgery, leading to altered sensation post-operatively. There is also increasing interest in anesthetizing the SCN in shoulder or clavicular surgery. Utilizing a high-frequency (20 MHz)
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Do the fasciae of the soleus have a role in plantar fasciitis? Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Larisa Ryskalin, Gabriele Morucci, Paola Soldani, Marco Gesi
Plantar fasciitis is a chronic, self-limiting, and painful disabling condition affecting the inferomedial aspect of the heel, usually extending toward the metatarsophalangeal joints. There is compelling evidence for a strong correlation between Achilles tendon (AT) loading and plantar aponeurosis (PA) tension. In line with this, tightness of the AT is found in almost 80% of patients affected by plantar
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The size, number, and distribution of nerve endings around and within the human epiglottis, focusing on tracheal intubation maneuvers Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Miguel Angel Reina, Xavier Sala-Blanch, André P. Boezaart, Richard Shane Tubbs, Francisco José Pérez-Rodríguez, Rita Riera-Pérez, Margarita Sanromán Junquera
The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of nerve endings in the mucosa, submucosa, and cartilage of the epiglottis and the vallecula area and to quantify them. The findings could inform the choice of laryngoscope blades for intubation procedures. Fourteen neck slices from seven unembalmed, cryopreserved human cadavers were analyzed. The slices were stained, and cross and longitudinal
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Focus on evidence-based anatomy in contemporary anatomy education: Arguments in favor of a pragmatic approach Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Sanjib Kumar Ghosh
The concept of evidence-based anatomy (EBA) emerged in 2014 and has become a significant element in contemporary anatomy education. The evolving fabric of the medical education curriculum has necessitated critical changes in practice. EBA enables these changes to be incorporated seamlessly and implemented congruently into anatomy education programs. However, in parallel, non-evidence-based (classical)
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Embryological basis of polyorchidism including classification, reproductive potential, and risk of malignancy: A review Clin. Anat. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Anna Pliszka, Agata Wawrzyniak, Jerzy Walocha, Agata Musiał, Michał Bonczar, Tomasz Ostrowski, Michał Polguj, Grzegorz Wysiadecki, Edward Clarke, R. Shane Tubbs, Krzysztof Balawender
Polyorchidism, a congenital malformation characterized by supernumerary testes (SNTs), is usually revealed incidentally during ultrasound or open scrotal surgery. In the approximately 200 cases so far published in the literature, the left side is affected more often than the right. Despite the rarity of this anomaly, a surgeon must have basic knowledge of its embryological basis and classifications