Terminology of anatomical variations of the abducens nerve: a concise note

Q3 Medicine

Translational Research in Anatomy Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-06 DOI:10.1016/j.tria.2026.100471

Grzegorz Wysiadecki , Andrzej Dubrowski , Michał Bonczar , Patryk Ostrowski , Jakub Dębski , Andrzej Żytkowski

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Abstract

Background

Numerous anatomical variations of the abducens nerve have been reported in the literature; however, their description is affected by inconsistent and historically rooted terminology.

Aim

The aim of this study is to provide a concise and pragmatic overview of the nomenclature used to describe abducens nerve variations, with emphasis on the nerve's segmental anatomy and terminological clarity.

Conclusions

A descriptive approach focused on segmental location and extent of duplication, splitting or early division of the abducens nerve may improve terminological consistency and comparability between reports.

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展外神经解剖学变异术语：简明注释

文献中已经报道了许多外展神经的解剖变异；然而，它们的描述受到不一致和历史根源术语的影响。目的本研究的目的是提供一个简洁和实用的概述，用于描述外展神经变异的命名法，重点是神经的节段解剖和术语的清晰度。结论对外展神经的节段位置和重复、分裂或早期分裂的程度进行描述，可提高文献间术语的一致性和可比性。

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Translational Research in Anatomy Medicine-Anatomy

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2.90

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25 days

期刊介绍： Translational Research in Anatomy is an international peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes high-quality original papers. Focusing on translational research, the journal aims to disseminate the knowledge that is gained in the basic science of anatomy and to apply it to the diagnosis and treatment of human pathology in order to improve individual patient well-being. Topics published in Translational Research in Anatomy include anatomy in all of its aspects, especially those that have application to other scientific disciplines including the health sciences: • gross anatomy • neuroanatomy • histology • immunohistochemistry • comparative anatomy • embryology • molecular biology • microscopic anatomy • forensics • imaging/radiology • medical education Priority will be given to studies that clearly articulate their relevance to the broader aspects of anatomy and how they can impact patient care.Strengthening the ties between morphological research and medicine will foster collaboration between anatomists and physicians. Therefore, Translational Research in Anatomy will serve as a platform for communication and understanding between the disciplines of anatomy and medicine and will aid in the dissemination of anatomical research. The journal accepts the following article types: 1. Review articles 2. Original research papers 3. New state-of-the-art methods of research in the field of anatomy including imaging, dissection methods, medical devices and quantitation 4. Education papers (teaching technologies/methods in medical education in anatomy) 5. Commentaries 6. Letters to the Editor 7. Selected conference papers 8. Case Reports