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{"title":"Variability of anterior external arcuate fibers in the human medulla oblongata.","authors":"Parul Kaushal, Dibakar Borthakur, Subrata Basu Ray","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.188","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anterior external arcuate fibers (AEAF) are efferents of the arcuate nuclei, which are located on the ventral surface of pyramids. Several types of fibre bundles superficial to the pyramids have been described in early and mid 20th century. Recently, few of these have been studied in detail. Objective of present study was to observe the morphology of AEAF in the Indian population. Distinct AEAF were noted in 13 out of 50 brain specimens. Based on their relation to olive, AEAF were further classified as supraolivary, preolivary and supraolivary fibers and their prevalence noted as 25%, 15%, and 9% respectively. Supraolivary and preolivary fibers were present together in 9 brainstem sides, while co-presence of preolivary and circumolivary fibers was noted in only 1 side. All three types of fibres were observed together in 5 brainstem sides. When present bilaterally, supraolivary and preolivary fibers were seen in 92.30% and 66.66% of brainstem respectively, while circumolivary fibers were seen bilaterally in 28.57% of brainstem. Supraolivary and circumolivary fibers exhibited variable morphology as single, double and multiple fiber bundles. Morphometric analysis revealed presence of thicker supraolivary fiber bundle on right side, while thicker circumolivary fiber bundles were noted on left side. Present study will add to knowledge of this variable fiber bundle pattern, which has been reported to play an important role in regulation of crucial physiological functions such as breathing and cardiorespiratory mechanisms. These observations open avenues for further research into developmental factors involved in migration of neurons from the rhombic lip.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"86-92"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142646781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating virtual reality to enhance remote teaching of anatomy during unprecedented times.","authors":"Thomas Boillat, Ivan James Prithishkumar, Dineshwary Suresh, Nerissa Naidoo","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.197","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a global paradigm shift in the teaching of human anatomy. Most institutions successfully transitioned from traditional in-person teaching methods, to various distance-learning strategies. Since virtual reality (VR) offers immersive three-dimensional (3D) experiences, this study investigated students' experiences regarding the capacity of VR to support distance-learning of anatomy. Using the VR application, 3D Organon Virtual Reality Anatomy, anatomy instructors pre-recorded learning content as 360-degree videos with live voice-over and integrated it into the teaching material of the MBBS first-year abdomen, pelvis, and perineum-structure and function course. A 19-item 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, comprising of two major categories, \"VR experience in anatomy lessons\" and \"VR in anatomy lessons vs. traditional cadaveric dissection\" was disseminated. Post-evaluation analysis revealed a response rate of 63.5%. Almost 70% of students agreed that VR was instrumental in solidifying their theoretical understanding and improved spatial awareness with better retention of anatomical relationships. Approximately 50% wanted to continue using VR even if instruction becomes onsite. Though 72% of participants agree that VR addressed the session learning objectives only 24% agree that it is similar or better than cadaveric dissection, thus preferring cadaveric dissection to VR. Only 12.1% agree that VR is more beneficial to cadaveric dissection. Our exploration into the integration of VR technology in anatomy teaching has revealed promising opportunities. While VR can augment traditional teaching methods in unprecedented times such as war, floods or global pandemic, it should not replace hands-on cadaveric learning entirely, but rather complement existing approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"112-121"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933808/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Profiles, tissue, and microbial integrity of cadavers used in medical faculties in South-western Uganda: implication in anatomical education.","authors":"Elisa Ndyamuhakyi, Ibe Michael Usman, Jackim Nabona, Victor Adolf Fischer, Emeka Anyanwu, Elna Owembabazi, Wusa Makena, Ekom Monday Etukudo","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.159","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cadaveric dissection has remained an integral part of anatomical education globally; hence, the profiles of cadavers, their gross tissue and microbial integrity has great implication in anatomical education. This study determined the profiles, gross tissue and microbial integrity of cadavers used in South-western Uganda (SWU) medical schools. A cross-sectional study was carried out for three months in anatomy and microbiology laboratories of SWU medical teaching institutions. Ethical approval was obtained, cadavers were proportionately selected and examined grossly, and surface swabs taken for microbial analysis. Data collected was entered into Microsoft Excel, cleaned, and exported to Stata version 17 for analysis. Majority of cadavers were male (68%), adult (96%), blacks (100%), unknown cause of death (96%), obtained as unclaimed bodies (100%) and with no cadaver record tag (96%). Nearly a half (48%) cadavers had disrupted dentition, 68% had poor muscle integrity and 80% with abnormal fat. About 27% cadavers had poor surface microbial integrity among which 62.5% had a mixture of both bacteria and fungi, 25.0% had only fungi while 12.5% had only bacteria. A high number of cadavers had micro-organisms on their surfaces with majority having a mixture of bacteria and fungi. Majority of cadavers had poor gross tissue integrity. Better cadaver preservation methods should be adopted. To advocate for the establishment of cadaver donation policy and programs through which good quality cadavers can be obtained.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"99-111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933810/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142399160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Papillary muscles: morphological differences and their clinical correlations.","authors":"Neha Xalxo, Simarpreet Kaur, Mohit Chauhan, Ekta Sharma, Laishram Sophia, Sneh Agarwal, Pooja Jain","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.210","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The complex architecture of the papillary muscles (PMs) of the ventricles plays a crucial role in cardiac function and pathology. This comparative study aimed to examine the differences in PMs morphology between the right and left ventricles, focusing on their number, location, and shape. A total of 38 grossly normal hearts from donated bodies were dissected, and the number, location, and shape of PMs in both ventricles were observed. In this study, the left ventricle predominantly exhibited a single PM with 71.05% on the sternocostal surface and 57.89% on the diaphragmatic surface. The right ventricle showed a higher prevalence of single PM, at 89.47% on the sternocostal surface and 63.16% on the diaphragmatic surface. Broad-based shape of the PM emerged as the predominant variant, constituting 55.26% and 44.73% on the sternocostal and diaphragmatic surfaces of the left ventricle, respectively. In contrast, conical-shaped PM predominated in the right ventricle. Unique findings included \"H\" and \"b\" shaped muscles, conjoint PMs were observed exclusively in the left ventricle, and small papillary projections with direct tendinous cord attachment in the right ventricle. A distinct webbed shaped configuration of PM was exclusively observed in the right ventricle in only one specimen. No significant difference (<i>P</i>=0.84) was noted in muscle bellies between ventricular surfaces. This study emphasizes the complexity and variability in PM morphology, highlighting the importance of a thorough understanding of these structures for cardiothoracic surgeons, radiologists, and cardiologists to enhance interventional techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"44-53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933809/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142646777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A case of occipital artery originating from the vertebral artery.","authors":"Răzvan Costin Tudose, Corneliu Toader, Mugurel Constantin Rusu","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.257","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.257","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anomalies of the vertebral artery (VA) and its branches are rare but critical in neurovascular procedures. In a 38-year-old female, digital subtraction angiography revealed an anomalous origin of the occipital artery (OA) from the V3 segment of the left VA, with a tortuous course supplying the neck and scalp. Below the OA's origin, the suboccipital artery of Salmon arose, bifurcating into two branches. Additionally, an extradural posterior inferior cerebellar artery originated from the same segment, entering the skull via the foramen magnum and dividing into medial and lateral trunks. This unique coexistence of vascular variants highlights the need for detailed preoperative vascular outlining to minimize intraoperative risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"122-126"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933805/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Histological features of the Purkinje neurons of the Albino rat (<i>Rattus norvegicus</i>) following letrozole administration.","authors":"Chaudhry Talha Hannan, Munguti Kilonzo Jeremiah, Pamela Mandela Idenya","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.088","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aromatase inhibitors are increasingly being used as adjuvant therapy for hormone-responsive cancers. These drugs may reduce the endogenous estrogen production in the cerebellum. Prolonged use has been associated with symptoms such as ataxia, poorer balance performance and diminished verbal memory, suggesting impaired cerebellar function. Thus, this study sought to outline the structural basis for the cerebellar deficits observed. Twenty-seven male rats (3 baseline, 15 experimental, 9 control) aged three months were recruited with the intervention group receiving 0.5 mg/kg of letrozole daily for 50 days by oral gavage while the control group received normal saline. Their cerebella were harvested for histological processing on days 20, 35, and 50. Photomicrographs were taken and analysed using Fiji ImageJ software. The dendritic spine densities and Purkinje linear densities were coded and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.0. A <i>P</i>-value of ≤0.05 was considered significant. A temporal decline in the Purkinje linear density as well as pyknosis and cytoplasmic eosinophilia was noted in the intervention group (<i>P</i>=0.165). Further, the dendritic spine density of the Purkinje neurons in the intervention group was markedly reduced (<i>P</i>=0.01). The reduction in the linear cell density and the dendritic spine density of the Purkinje cells following letrozole administration may provide an anatomical basis for the functional cerebellar deficits seen in chronic aromatase inhibitor use.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"76-85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933817/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142543204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hip joint and age relationship in Thai population by image processing technique.","authors":"Supachard Krudtong, Nipon Theera-Umpon, Parkpoom Jarupoom, Sukon Prasitwattanaseree, Apichat Sinthubua, Pasuk Mahakkanukrauh","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.235","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bone age is a critical factor in personal identification, with the hip joint-encompassing the acetabulum and femoral head-commonly used in age estimation. Age assessments rely on factors such as bone porosity and morphological characteristics. These are currently conducted by experts and their conclusions can vary. The logistical challenge of transporting physical bones complicates the process. The increasing use of image processing techniques in the medical field provides a more efficient and convenient alternative. This study used image processing methods to analyze area ratios and percent porosity of the acetabulum and femoral head, with a statistical evaluation of the relationship between these parameters and age at a 90% confidence level (α=0.10). The dataset comprised images from 167 skeletons including 59 females aged 30 to 88 and 108 males aged 28 to 97. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between percent porosity and age in males, both in the acetabulum and femoral head, with <i>P</i>-values below 0.10 but this relationship was not observed in females. A significant relationship between area ratio and age was found in the femoral head region for both genders but not in the acetabulum. The accuracy and comparability of the results were enhanced by applying a standardized image processing protocol.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"93-98"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143363456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review of the ethmoidal foramina and their clinical application.","authors":"Athena Cohen, Chung Yoh Kim, Kazzara Raeburn, Kathleen Bubb, Yoko Tabira, Joe Iwanaga, R Shane Tubbs","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.202","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.24.202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ethmoidal foramina (EF), located on the medial orbital wall along the frontoethmoidal sutures, are critical anatomical landmarks for surgeries involving the medial orbital wall. This review aimed to review the surgical anatomy of the EF, including their embryology and radiology. Although the frontoethmoidal sutures mostly have two foramina passing through them, there are reports of single foramen or multiple, up to six foramina. These foramina provide a passage for the ethmoidal arteries and nerves, branches of ophthalmic arteries and nerves. The surgical guideline \"24-12-6\" is based on the approximate distance between the anterior lacrimal crest, the anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries, and the optic canal, commonly used to navigate this area. However, some studies from various populations defined different ratios. Embryologically, the EF were formed by the union of intramembranous ossified frontal bones and endochondral ossified ethmoid bones. EF and neurovascular structures can be identified in computed tomography even in the 3 mm sectional intervals. A comprehensive anatomical understanding of EF will help clinicians improve surgical guidelines and ultimately reduce the risk of complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11933806/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Arsenic and vanadium co-exposure induced cerebellar neurotoxicity: aggravates apoptosis, inflammation, oxidative stress, and locomotor deficits in juvenile BALB/c mice.","authors":"Damilare Adedayo Adekomi, John Olabode Fatoki, Titilayo Deborah Adesipe, Omowumi Oyeronke Adewale, Adesina Oloruntoba Adekeye, Temidayo Daniel Adeniyi, Opeyemi Samson Osuntokun, Babatunde Joseph Dare, Lukman Adeayo Yunus, Olumayowa Kolawole Idowu, Ismail Adetayo Lawal, Fatima Omowumi Hamzat","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this research, we studied the individual and combined effects of arsenic and vanadium on the cerebellum of mice. Mice were subjected to arsenic and vanadium individually and in combination for 21 days. 24 hours after the last administration, the mice were subjected to open field and rotarod tests after which the cerebellar tissues were harvested for biochemical analysis of the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT), caspase-3, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and acetylcholinesterase. The hematoxylin and eosin stain was employed to explore histopathological event in the cerebellar tissue. The mice were either subjected to arsenic or vanadium or their combination showed significant short fall respectively in the open field and rotarod tests. There was an aggravated shortfall in the mice exposed to arsenic+vanadium combination. Furthermore, our data showed that exposure to the combination of arsenic and vanadium provoked synergistic neurotoxicity in the cerebellum of the mice subjected to arsenic+vanadium resulting into disturbance of locomotor and the production of neurodegenerative characteristics in the cerebellum. Relative to the control group, the levels of MDA, CAT, caspase-3, TNF-α, Nrf2, IL-1β, dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and acetylcholinesterase were adversely modulated in the arsenic-treated, vanadium-treated and in the group exposed to the combination of arsenic+vanadium. The histopathology of the cerebellum showed that exposure to arsenic, vanadium, and their combination produced neurodegenerative effects. The study conclude that exposure to arsenic and vanadium, as well as their combination, had a considerable influence on cerebellar tissue, culminating in a synergistic toxic effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lard is a simple thermo-responsive and environmentally-friendly filler for vascular perfusion in cadaver surgical training.","authors":"Yanhai Zuo, Shouyun Xiao","doi":"10.5115/acb.24.306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5115/acb.24.306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A good vascular perfusion is vital for the vessel related cadaver surgical training (CST). The objective of this study was to (1) explore the feasibility of using lard as a vascular filler in vascular perfusion in fresh cadavers and (2) explore a simple and environmentally-friendly method for the cadaveric preparation in CST. Ten fresh pig cadavers were employed for separation of lard, and the following vascular perfusion. At about 30°C-40°C, the dye was added to the lard to obtain a satisfactory lard-dye mixture. Thereafter, this mixture was slowly infused into the aorta abdominalis and the lateral saphenous vein. After infusion, the specimens, together with some ice bags, were stored in foam boxes for 3-4 hours. The vascular perfusion of the bones, the muscles, the skin, and the viscus was carefully observed. The lard and the dye mixed well and solidified at 4°C. The time for the cadaveric preparation via this method was approximately 5 hours. The success rate of this method was 100%. Both the arteries and the veins of the bones, the muscles, the skin, and the viscus could be successfully infused at room temperature. Notably, even the capillary network is infused very clearly. After being placed at 0°C-4°C for 3-4 hours, the infused lard solidified. The lard-based vascular injection technique is simple, thermo-responsive and environmentally-friendly. This technique allows CST to be independent of perfusion techniques, equipment, and location.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143646981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}