{"title":"Correction: A systematic review of the use of human body donor models for postgraduate laparoscopic surgical training","authors":"Sedat Alp Pinar, Joseph J. Morrow, Chia Yew Kong","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00889-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00889-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 2","pages":"237 - 238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-025-00889-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144774531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seven (quadruple right and triple left) renal arteries and their topological relationship with other branches of the abdominal aorta","authors":"Shigeyuki Esumi, Yoshikazu Koba, Yoshihiro Kumagai, Yoko Nishitani, Takaichi Fukuda","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00890-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00890-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Supernumerary renal arteries are frequently observed, but their developmental origin remains controversial. One hypothesis, the ladder theory, ascribed origins of multiple renal arteries to a segmental array of mesonephric arteries. However, recent studies in both rodents and humans demonstrated evidence against this theory. We describe a rare variation in a Japanese female cadaver exhibiting seven renal arteries encountered during student dissection practice in 2023. On the right side, the main renal artery branched off from the aorta 29 mm below the origin of the superior mesenteric artery. Three additional renal arteries branched off at the level of or below the inferior mesenteric artery. On the left side, two renal arteries branched off at usual high positions, but another branch below the inferior mesenteric artery. In 43 cadavers dissected in 2023, all renal arteries including duplicate type, but except for the present case, arose at high positions near the superior mesenteric artery. Incidence of connection between multiple renal arteries and adrenal and/or gonadal arteries was 78.6% (11 out of 14 kidneys). Importantly, all these connections were observed at high-positioned branches. Combining present results with previous data in literatures revealed the close relationship between high-positional branching and connections with adrenal/gonadal arteries (<i>p</i> = 0.0056), suggesting two factors influencing renal artery development: (1) prenatal, interconnected arteries at high positions, and (2) low-positioned individual branches arising from the aorta during kidney ascent with poor interconnectivity. Arteries involved in these two events might regress with various degrees, leading to diversity in number and connectivity of renal arteries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 4","pages":"419 - 433"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144768312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Magnetic resonance angiography-based assessment of the renal artery and its branching pattern","authors":"Necmi Keskin, Belgin Bamac, Ozgur Cakir, Tuncay Colak, Cagatay Barut","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00891-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00891-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to investigate the detailed anatomy of the renal arteries through magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), offering an alternative to conventional imaging techniques. By identifying the variations, spatial orientation, and vertebral origin of the renal arteries, the study seeks to provide comprehensive anatomical data that may support surgeons and interventional radiologists in clinical planning and decision-making. Magnetic resonance angiography images of 196 individuals who underwent abdominal imaging were retrospectively retrieved from the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The analysis focused on the vertebral level of renal artery origin, angle of emergence, distances from major abdominal aortic branches, and renal artery branching patterns. These parameters were statistically assessed based on age and sex using SPSS 25. In male individuals, the distances between the renal arteries and both the inferior mesenteric artery and the aortic bifurcation were significantly greater than in females (<i>p</i> < 0.05). A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between age and the coronal angle of the left renal artery in both sexes and in the overall group (<i>p</i> = 0.001). The most frequent origin point of the right renal artery was identified at the mid-level between the L1 and L2 vertebrae, whereas the left renal artery commonly originated at the upper level of L2 in both sexes. The anatomical parameters defined by age and sex in this study may improve diagnostic accuracy for clinicians. These findings can aid interventional radiologists in catheter selection and procedure planning, supporting more personalized and effective interventions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 4","pages":"434 - 448"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144758900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dadallage Tharanga De Silva, Usliyanage Clifford Priyantha Perera
{"title":"Morphometric analysis of mental foramen in retained cadaveric specimens of mandibles of Sri Lankan population","authors":"Dadallage Tharanga De Silva, Usliyanage Clifford Priyantha Perera","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00883-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00883-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Understanding the variation of the location of the mental foramen in the mandible will aid in the prevention of injury to associated structures during invasive procedures in the mental area. This study was carried out using 228 mental foramina in 114 dry mandibles belonging to the adult Sri Lankan population of the southern region of Sri Lanka to determine the shape, size, direction, existence of accessory foramina, and location with respect to anatomical landmarks. A single mental foramen was the most common in Sri Lankan adults, and 7% of them had accessory mental foramen on either side. The most common characteristic of the mental foramen was an oval shape, located below the 2nd premolar tooth in the posterior-superior direction. The mean distance from the mandibular midline to the mental foramen was 25.98 ± 1.9 mm and 25.64 ± 2.02 mm on the right and left sides, respectively. This study offers substantial data about possible variations in physical characteristics and the location of the mental foramen in a population in the southern region of Sri Lanka. Hence, it is possible to use the relative position of teeth or distances from various borders of the mandible to precisely locate the mental foramen. Therefore, this information is crucial for clinicians, who must be aware of these variances and the necessity of determining the precise location of the mental foramen before doing surgery in this region.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 3","pages":"340 - 349"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144758901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan A. Millard, Kaivon Kouhestani, Amanda Swaak, Alexandra Luna, Elina M. Baltins, Chelsea J. Bengson, Benjamin Mann, Sally S. Greenberg, Ryan Baukhages
{"title":"Geometric relationships of neural and bony landmarks of the cranial base","authors":"Jonathan A. Millard, Kaivon Kouhestani, Amanda Swaak, Alexandra Luna, Elina M. Baltins, Chelsea J. Bengson, Benjamin Mann, Sally S. Greenberg, Ryan Baukhages","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00886-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00886-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The skull base serves as structural support for the brain and as a conduit for neurovasculature. Traditional morphometric methods have intrinsic limitations which make wholistic assessment of this anatomy challenging. Here we applied geometric morphometric techniques to address the problems associated with traditional morphometric strategies for evaluating skeletal and soft tissue components of the skull base. A Microscribe® i+ 3-D digitizer was used to register the location of 20 3-D skeletal and neural landmarks on the skull base of 80 anatomic body donors (mean age 83.0 ± 10.1 years). Linear measurements of neurocranial dimensions were collected with traditional methods. A principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to Procrustes aligned coordinates of the 3-D data. The first principal component accounted for 34.24% of the variation and was associated with changes in clival width and sella turcica length. Shape changes associated with PC1 scores correlated with configuration size (centroid size) (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = .532, <i>p</i> < .001). PC2 (12.85%) was associated with isolated changes in clival width driven by the jugular tubercles. Results related to PC3 (11.10%) showed variation in skull base flattening. PC2 and PC3 results were correlated with neurocranial length and measurements of cranial width. Skull base size emerged as a principal driver of skull base shape. The jugular tubercle and surrounding foramina represented another locale of variation. Finally, our results support the idea that a wide range of non-pathologic skull base flattening may exist, as this shape axis was a major contributor to the variation seen in the sample.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 4","pages":"409 - 418"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-025-00886-7.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new method of predicting radial nerve location: a cadaveric study","authors":"Jianing Wang, Yadong Wei, Yudi Yang, Xiaodan Guo, Zhen Liu, Haiyan Lin, Xiangqun Yang","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00880-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00880-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to present a new method to predict an area with no Radial Nerve (RN) distribution (safe zone of the RN) in the middle and lower of the upper limb. The RN(60 in total) were dissected from 30 adult cadavers (20 males and 10 females). Acromial Angle, Olecranon, and Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus were selected as reference points. The linear projection of the RN on Acromial Angle–Olecranon and Acromial Angle–Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus were marked as ‘Intersection Point A’ and ‘Intersection Point B’. The lengths of Acromial Angle–Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus, Acromial Angle–Olecranon, Intersection Point A–Olecranon, Intersection Point B–Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus were measured. In this connection, the safe zone of the RN on the middle and lower Humerus was illustrated using Python3.11 and PyCharm2023.3.4. The mean position of Intersection Point A was located at (59.9 ± 6.2)% of the total length of Acromial Angle–Olecranon distally and the mean position of Intersection Point B was at (42.9 ± 6.6)% of the Acromial Angle–Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus. We identified absolute safe zone (with no RN distribution) on the middle and lower part of the Humerus enclosed by Olecranon, Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus, the 42.50% point of Acromial Angle–Olecranon distally, and the 28.10% point of Acromial Angle–Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus distally. In addition, relative safe zone (with less than 5% probability of the RN distribution) enclosed by Olecranon, Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus, the 50.33% point of Acromial Angle–Olecranon distally, the 32.98% point of Acromial Angle–Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus distally. Data in this study can help us locate the RN with body surface markers during Humerus fracture fixation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 3","pages":"324 - 333"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-025-00880-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edin Ahmic, Paul Swatek, Paul Bamberg, Iurii Mykoliuk, Andrej Roj, Anton Busau, Jörg Lindenmann
{"title":"Investigating the misguided path of the superior epigastric artery: an anatomical study of 40 human donors","authors":"Edin Ahmic, Paul Swatek, Paul Bamberg, Iurii Mykoliuk, Andrej Roj, Anton Busau, Jörg Lindenmann","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00884-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00884-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study addresses a longstanding discrepancy between the observed course of the superior epigastric artery (SEA) in human donors and its depiction in many German-language anatomy textbooks. While the SEA typically runs ventral to the diaphragm, several textbooks inaccurately describe it as passing through the sternocostal triangle (Larrey’s fissure). Anatomical dissections were performed on 40 formalin-fixed human donors at the Medical University of Vienna. The thoracic and abdominal walls were systematically dissected, and the course of the SEA was documented. Additionally, historical literature from Dominique Larrey to present-day sources was analyzed to trace the origin and persistence of the inaccurate anatomical description. In all specimens, the SEA remained ventral to the pleural and peritoneal cavities and did not traverse Larrey’s space. The misinterpretation appears to have originated in the 19th century through a chain of misreadings that began with Joseph Hyrtl and was later codified by Friedrich Merkel and was subsequently perpetuated in various German-language anatomical references. This study challenges the traditional textbook depiction of the SEA’s pathway through Larrey’s space and suggests that historical anatomical literature should be revised to reflect accurate topographical relationships.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 3","pages":"334 - 339"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-025-00884-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144726510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A pipeline for mouse brain registration to an atlas after in vivo neurophysiological recordings","authors":"Ryo Aoki, Akari Kamigaki, Aoi Yoshii, Momoko Daiku, Shoya Sugimoto, Yasuhiro R. Tanaka","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00879-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00879-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Neurophysiological recordings and histological examinations, along with behavioral observations, are interconnected methodological dimensions of systems neuroscience. Current progresses in the neurophysiological data acquisition and machine learning-based data-driven behavioral analysis emphasize the need for precise anatomical localization of recorded neurons. Here, we describe an integrated pipeline for mapping mouse brain regions expressing genetically encoded calcium indicator imaged with two-photon microscopy, and high-density multichannel electrode positions marked with lipophilic dye, to standardized anatomical coordinates. This protocol consists of three parts. First, we present a step-by-step procedure of the Fast 3D Clear method applied to mouse brains. Second, we describe the configuration and acquisition of the three-dimensional whole-brain imaging system using descSPIM, a custom-made light-sheet fluorescence microscope. Finally, we provide a detailed explanation and practical guide for image analysis for whole-brain image volume, including stitching, alignment, and registration to the Allen Common Coordinate Framework. Our workflow successfully localized a region of interest from two-photon imaging and a Neuropixel probe trajectory in the coordinate system. Our scalable, affordable, and accessible protocol allows researchers to replicate and adapt it to align with their objectives, including application to other species.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"100 :","pages":"518 - 530"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144697434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Urszula Emilia Bogacka-Wójcik, Dawid Władysław Dziedzic, Bogdan Mikołaj Ciszek
{"title":"Morphologic and morphometric study of the long head of the biceps femoris in male cadavers: tendon and MTJ insights for injury diagnosis","authors":"Urszula Emilia Bogacka-Wójcik, Dawid Władysław Dziedzic, Bogdan Mikołaj Ciszek","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00885-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00885-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The long head of the biceps femoris (BFlh) is among the most frequently injured components of the hamstring complex, particularly at the myotendinous junctions (MTJs). Despite its clinical relevance, the gross morphology of the BFlh—including its tendon structure and anatomic variability—remains insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to provide a detailed anatomic and morphometric analysis of the BFlh, focusing on the proximal and distal tendons and their integration with surrounding muscle fibers. Thirty-five formalin-fixed male cadavers were dissected via a posterior longitudinal approach. Tendons were subdivided into free, intermediate, and intramuscular portions. Morphometric data were collected using digital calipers and flexible measuring tape, and correlation analyses were performed using appropriate statistical methods. The total muscle length ranged from 42.0 to 50.0 cm. The tendons showed consistent segmentation, with significant correlations between tendon lengths and limb dimensions, as well as between MTJp and MTJd lengths. The thinner, more variable intramuscular segments may contribute to increased injury susceptibility. These findings support a standardized understanding of MTJ architecture and may enhance injury classification, diagnosis, and rehabilitation strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 4","pages":"389 - 398"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-025-00885-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144688686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anatomical relationship between the vinculum breve derived from the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon and the volar plate in the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hand: variation in the distribution of attachments","authors":"Takeo Ichigaya, Keiko Fujita, Tomohiro Kurisaki, Kazuhiro Takano, Masabumi Nagashima","doi":"10.1007/s12565-025-00887-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-025-00887-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The vinculum breve, a structure connected to the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon, located near the volar plate of the proximal interphalangeal joint. It has traditionally been regarded as a conduit for vascular supply to the tendon and its sheath. However, the detailed morphology of the vinculum breve and its relationship to the volar plate have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we examined the vinculum breve at the proximal interphalangeal joints from the index to little fingers of 20 cadavers (160 fingers in total). Two morphological types of the vinculum breve were identified: cord-like (59.4%) and membranous (40.6%). The membranous vinculum breve attached to the proximal interphalangeal joint tended to be denser proximally than distally. A high proportion (82.5%) of the vinculum breve was found to be attached to the volar plate. Cord-like vinculum breve was significantly more common in the index and middle fingers, where it attached to portions of the volar plate. In contrast, membranous vinculum breve was significantly more frequent in the little finger, often covering a large portion of the volar plate. These findings suggest that during flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint, the vinculum breve contributes to the proximal sliding of the volar plate in coordination with the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon. </p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"101 4","pages":"399 - 408"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-025-00887-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144688684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}