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{"title":"Terminologia Anatomica 2nd edition: perspectives from anatomy educators in the United Kingdom","authors":"Philip J. Adds,&nbsp;Georga Longhurst,&nbsp;Cecilia Brassett,&nbsp;Jenny Clancy,&nbsp;Sara Sulaiman,&nbsp;Neil Ashwood,&nbsp;Duncan Lee Hamilton","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00784-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00784-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>English anatomical terminology has evolved over the long history of anatomical practice, with major influences from ancient Greek, classical Latin, Arabic, and post-classical Latin. Beginning in the nineteenth century, there have been various attempts to standardise and rationalise anatomical language, beginning in 1887, and culminating in the publication in 2019 of the second edition of the <i>Terminologia Anatomica</i>. This paper presents a brief historical overview of the development of anatomical terminology and usage in English, followed by a summary of the results of an anonymised survey of current practices that was sent out by email to anatomy educators at 45 medical schools in the United Kingdom. This is followed by personal reflections by six senior academics and/or clinicians, reviewing their extensive experience of teaching, researching, and communicating the language of anatomy within United Kingdom medical and clinical institutions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"99 4","pages":"366 - 377"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141557867","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":"Distribution pattern of the celiac, cranial mesenteric, and caudal mesenteric arteries to the gastrointestinal tract in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)","authors":"Tetsuhito Kigata,&nbsp;Keiko Moriya-Ito,&nbsp;Yoshiko Honda,&nbsp;Yasushi Kobayashi","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00788-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00788-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Gastrointestinal diseases pose problems to captive common marmosets. Therefore, knowledge of the anatomy of the arterial supply to the gastrointestinal tract is an important prerequisite for implementing appropriate veterinary care. The common marmoset’s intestinal tract has a well-developed cecum specialized for the fermentative digestion of tree gums. This specialized gastrointestinal tract may have a unique pattern of arterial distribution. This study aimed to elucidate the species-specific gastrointestinal tract arterial anatomy of the common marmoset. We traced the celiac, cranial mesenteric, and caudal mesenteric arteries in six male and nine female common marmosets using the latex injection method. We found that the celiac artery gave rise to the left gastric, common hepatic, splenic, and caudal pancreaticoduodenal arteries. In addition to these arteries, the celiac artery gave origin to the middle colic or jejunal arteries in seven or one cases, respectively. The branches of the cranial mesenteric artery consisted of 3–6 arteries, including the middle colic, caudal pancreaticoduodenal, jejunal, right colic, ileocolic, and ileal arteries, as well as a common trunk of the ventral cecal and ileal branches, and the dorsal cecal and colic branches. In four cases, the cranial mesenteric artery gave rise to the jejunal, ileocolic, and ileal arteries. In one of the 13 cases, the celiac and cranial mesenteric arteries formed a common trunk. The caudal mesenteric artery branched into the left colic, sigmoid, and cranial rectal arteries in all the cases. These findings provide an anatomical basis for gastrointestinal veterinary care of common marmosets.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"100 1","pages":"64 - 78"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141554064","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":"The brachioradialis longus: an unreported accessory form of the brachioradialis muscle","authors":"George Triantafyllou,&nbsp;Krzysztof Koptas,&nbsp;Nicol Zielinska,&nbsp;Maria Piagkou,&nbsp;Łukasz Olewnik","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00787-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00787-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The brachioradialis muscle (BR) belongs to the lateral forearm muscle. Typically, the radial nerve innervates it. BR morphological variability, such as split muscular belly, split tendon, or accessory BR (ABR), has been described in the current literature. A 68-year-old female donated cadaver was routinely dissected for research and educational purposes. A variant muscle was identified extending at the right arm’s lateral and forearm compartments. It originated from the humerus lateral surface between the deltoid and the triceps brachii lateral head, joined the second muscular head from the brachialis muscle, and inserted into the radius styloid process. According to its origin, course, and insertion, the variant muscle probably corresponded to the BR accessory form. However, in the current literature, the ABR morphology corresponds to an accessory muscle originating adjacent to the typical BR and inserted into the radial tuberosity. At the same time, it was defined as “<i>brachioradialis brevis</i>.” In the current case, the variant muscle differed significantly from the current literature due to the origin, insertion, length, and relationship with the typical BR; therefore, the term “<i>brachioradialis longus</i>” seemed adequate to describe this variant muscle.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"100 1","pages":"123 - 127"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141544436","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":"Retrospective evaluation of ponticulus posticus prevalence, sella turcica types, and stylohyoid complex calcifications in a group of Turkish population","authors":"Aida Kurbanova,&nbsp;Elif Polat Balkan,&nbsp;Burak İncebeyaz,&nbsp;Seçil Aksoy,&nbsp;Kaan Orhan","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00785-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00785-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of this retrospective analysis was to assess the incidence of ponticulus posticus and stylohyoid ligament calcification and to evaluate the morphological variations of the sella turcica within the Turkish demographic using CBCT scans. Involving a retrospective review of 460 CBCT scans and utilizing the NewTom 3G system, the study analyzed high-quality CBCT images to investigate ponticulus posticus, stylohyoid ligament calcifications, and sella turcica morphology. The ponticulus posticus was examined for complete or partial formations, while the stylohyoid ligament was classified according to its elongation and calcification patterns. The sella turcica was categorized into six distinct morphological types, enhancing the understanding of structural variations in the context of the Turkish population. The calcification patterns of the styloid processes were examined on both sides of 380 individuals, revealing the highest prevalence in the ‘d’ and ‘e’ categories on the right, and similar findings on the left among 373 individuals. Symmetric calcification patterns were more common, with 68.4% symmetry observed. For the sella turcica, category ‘a’ was the most frequent among 363 individuals. Analysis of ponticulus posticus absence and presence showed a majority lacking this feature on both sides, with complete and partial forms less common. The study highlights the anatomical variability and bilateral symmetry of the styloid processes, sella turcica, and ponticulus posticus, illustrating that these structures do not significantly vary with gender or age. These results hold clinical significance for the diagnosis and treatment of related conditions, prompting further investigation into their impact on patient care.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"100 1","pages":"54 - 63"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141449355","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":"Terminologia Anatomica in Latin-American countries: a systematic review","authors":"Julia Ravazzi Casari,&nbsp;Marina Bellodi Montresor,&nbsp;Daniel Gregório Gonsalves,&nbsp;Giuliano Roberto Gonçalves,&nbsp;Richard Halti Cabral,&nbsp;Leandro Henrique Grecco,&nbsp;Renato Rissi","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00783-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00783-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Terminologia Anatomica</i> (TA) is a unique collection of technical terms that allow communication in anatomy and medicine around the world. Considering this, we reviewed articles published by Latin American authors on <i>Terminologia Anatomica</i> and synthesized the main results found in this article. This study is a systematic review about <i>Terminologia Anatomica</i> that focuses on non-English-speaking countries in Latin America. The database used was Scopus via Elsevier. 207, and candidate articles were identified after applying the search strategy and with no restriction of year of publication. After the exclusion of articles whose authorship was not Latin American, 68 articles were filtered based on their titles and abstracts without the exclusion of any of them. These articles were fully evaluated resulting in 66 articles that met all the inclusion criteria of this review. We collected the following data: title of the article, year of publication, journal of publication, keywords of the study, country of origin, and aim of the article. Among the analyzed articles, 22 proposed changes to terms present in <i>Terminologia Anatomica,</i> 15 of them proposed the inclusion of terms for Terminologia Anatomica, and several articles sought to explain the existence of the existing terms. It is necessary to analyze the terms that are and their origins in the Latin America languages to evaluate their coherence and anatomical correspondence. A standard descriptor for <i>Terminologia Anatomica</i> was not obtained and it is a limitation since eventual articles may not have been obtained. As the study evaluates only articles that were published in journals indexed in Scopus, some articles published in non-indexed journals were not included.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"99 4","pages":"420 - 435"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141417352","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":"The coronation of the clitoris: formally introducing the corona of the glans clitoris","authors":"Matthew J. Zdilla","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00782-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00782-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The glans clitoris has a corona; however, unlike the corona of the glans penis, the corona of the glans clitoris is practically “nonexistent” as evidenced by the noteworthy absence of its mention and depiction in anatomical and clinical sciences. Accordingly, the corona of the glans clitoris has been neglected in anatomical education and clinical practice. This report details the history regarding the anatomical terminology of the glans and identifies that descriptions of the glans penis, corona of the glans penis, and other penile structures have preceded descriptions of the homologous anatomy of the clitoris by at least a century. Today, recognition of the corona of the glans clitoris, as well as the coronal sulcus and neck of the clitoris should be commonplace. Henceforth, the corona of the glans clitoris and its related anatomy including the sulcus of the glans clitoris and neck of the clitoris should be incorporated into anatomical and clinical language, illustrations, textbooks, education, and practice. Likewise, efforts should be made to propagate knowledge regarding the corona of the glans clitoris, coronal sulcus, and neck of the clitoris to the general public. Giving names to the anatomical structures of the clitoris will undoubtedly increase the awareness of their existence which, in turn, will encourage their clinical assessment and result in decreased morbidity and mortality. Likewise, improved self-awareness of clitoral anatomy will promote self-care which is important in the prevention of disease and the promotion of optimal sexual health.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"99 4","pages":"492 - 499"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141299841","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":"Rare origin of the sinoatrial node artery: an anatomic report and a brief review of the literature","authors":"Filipe F. Pinto,&nbsp;M. Dulce Madeira,&nbsp;Pedro A. Pereira","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00779-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00779-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Several studies reported anatomical variations in the sinoatrial node artery (SANa). Here, we report a rare variation in the origin of the SANa on a human adult male cadaver. During dissection, we identified the SANa originating from a large atrial branch of the right coronary artery (RCA). This branch originates at the level of the inferior border of the heart and courses upwards. The initial part of this vessel is tortuous, and then it follows a straight path parallel to the RCA along the anterior surface of the right atrium. After this part, the artery curves posteriorly and to the left until it reaches the lower border of the right auricle, where it closely approaches the RCA. Finally, the artery runs posteriorly and to the right to follow a course along the medial wall of the right auricle and right atrium to reach a location close to the region of the junction of the superior vena cava and right atrium, where it follows its path buried in the myocardium. After perforating the myocardium, this vessel gives rise to branches that are distributed to both atria in addition to the SANa. The SANa runs to the sinoatrial node in a precaval (anterior to the superior vena cava) course. We also tried to characterize the vessels radiologically. The knowledge of the anatomical variations of the SANa is of the utmost importance for cardiologists and heart surgeons to better understand cardiac disease and accurately plan and execute cardiac interventions and surgical procedures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"100 1","pages":"117 - 122"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12565-024-00779-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141092723","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":"Dental stem cells improve memory and reduce cell death in rat seizure model","authors":"Aliakbar Shoja,&nbsp;Mojtaba Sani,&nbsp;Seyedeh-Tarlan Mirzohreh,&nbsp;Mohammad Javad Ebrahimi,&nbsp;Maral Moafi,&nbsp;Nika Balaghirad,&nbsp;Hosein Jafary,&nbsp;Mastoore Sagharichi,&nbsp;Mohammad Amin Aalipour,&nbsp;Younes Yassaghi,&nbsp;Yasaman Nazerian,&nbsp;Meysam Hassani Moghaddam,&nbsp;Amir-Hossein Bayat,&nbsp;Hengameh Ashraf,&nbsp;Abbas Aliaghaei,&nbsp;Paria Davoudi Bavil Olyayi","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00781-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00781-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that significantly affects the quality of life of patients. In this study, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of dental pulp stem cell (DPSC) transplantation in decreasing inflammation and cell death in brain cells, thus reducing seizure damage. We induced seizures in rats using intraperitoneal injections of pentylenetetrazole (PTZ). In the PTZ + DPSC group, we conducted bilateral hippocampal transplantation of DPSCs in PTZ-lesioned rat models. After 1 month, we performed post-graft analysis and measured some behavioral factors, such as working memory and long-term memory, using a T-maze test and passive avoidance test, respectively. We investigated the immunohistopathology and distribution of astrocyte cells through light microscopy and Sholl analysis. Additionally, we employed the Voronoi tessellation method to estimate the spatial distribution of the cells in the hippocampus. Compared to the control group, we observed a reduction in astrogliosis, astrocyte process length, the number of branches, and intersections distal to the soma in the hippocampus of the PTZ + DPSC group. Further analysis indicated that the grafted DPSCs decreased the expression of caspase-3 in the hippocampus of rats with induced seizures. Moreover, the DPSCs transplant protected hippocampal pyramidal neurons against PTZ toxicity and improved the spatial distribution of the hippocampal neurons. Our findings suggest that DPSCs transplant can be an effective modifier of astrocyte reactivation and inflammatory responses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"100 1","pages":"37 - 53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141086329","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":"Does absolute normal exist? Borderless morphological diversity reaching anomaly","authors":"Sén Takeda","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00780-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00780-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"99 3","pages":"237 - 238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141074600","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":"Anatomical variations and embryological basis of arch of aorta and aortic valve","authors":"Rosemol Xaviour,&nbsp;Kevin K. Joseph,&nbsp;Jose T. Jacob","doi":"10.1007/s12565-024-00777-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12565-024-00777-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Variations in the arch of the aorta and aortic valves among fetal, cadaveric, and post-mortem specimens present a spectrum of anatomical configurations, posing challenges in establishing a standard norm. While some variations hold surgical significance, many bear little functional consequence but provide insights into embryological origins. The aortic arch exhibits diverse branching patterns, including common trunks and different orders, relevant for endovascular surgeries. Meanwhile, malformations in the aortic valve, affecting the aorta, may lead to ischemia and cerebral infarction, warranting understanding of coexisting arch and valve anomalies to predict complications like aortic dissection. Studies in the Indian population mirror global variations, underscoring the need to explore embryological, clinical, and surgical implications for safer vascular surgeries involving the aortic arch and valves. The study’s objectives included examining branching patterns, diameters, and distances between arch branches and exploring aortic valve variations. Employing a cross-sectional design, the study was conducted across Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynecology departments. A sample of 100, comprising cadavers, fetuses, and postmortem specimens, were gathered. Specimens ranged from 14 weeks of intrauterine life to 85 years, with intact thoracic cages as inclusion criteria. Methodology involved dissection, specimen fixation, and macroscopic examination for variations and morphological parameters. Results showed aortic diameter increase with age, with significant gender differences. A statistically significant association between arch variations and anomalous valves was observed, suggesting mutual predictability. Individuals with valve anomalies should undergo comprehensive cardiology evaluation to avert complications like aortic dissection during endovascular surgeries. While atheromatous plaques were prevalent in younger groups, their frequency rose with age, necessitating vigilant vascular monitoring. Careful handling during surgeries is paramount, given potential adverse outcomes resulting from variations. Overall, the study underscores the importance of comprehensive anatomical understanding in clinical contexts, guiding effective management strategies and ensuring patient safety in vascular surgeries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7816,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Science International","volume":"99 3","pages":"305 - 319"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140955551","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}