David Ezra, R Shane Tubbs, Joe Iwanaga, Deborah Alperovitch-Najenson, Arthur Yosef, Israel Hershkovitz, James Cray
{"title":"Factors associated with osteophytosis on the sella turcica: related morphological and morphometrical aspects.","authors":"David Ezra, R Shane Tubbs, Joe Iwanaga, Deborah Alperovitch-Najenson, Arthur Yosef, Israel Hershkovitz, James Cray","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.080","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The sella turcica, part of the sphenoid bone located at the base of the skull, is associated with multiple important neurovascular structures. Hence, a detailed knowledge of its variations is critical to clinicians who interpret imaging or surgeons who operate in this region. Our aim was to better understand the pathology of osteophytosis, often found related to the sella turcica. The study sample (n=1,083, human skulls) was obtained from the skeleton collection housed in the Natural History Museum, Cleveland, OH, USA. All skulls were assessed for osteophytes in the sella turcica region (defined as an overgrowth of 1 mm or more). Morphometrical measurements included skull length, width, and thickness, correlated to seller osteophytes. Cranial shape was related to the presence of osteophytes. Greater prevalence was seen in the brachycephalic skulls, with a significantly higher ratio of presence in older people (79.6%) compared to a younger population (26.4%); greater prevalence was also observed in female skulls with a composite thickness of the frontal, parietal and occipital bones. A multifactorial analysis using a logistic regression model defined a statistically significant model, by explaining 37.0% of the variance in osteophyte presence and correctly classifying 77.2% of the cases. Female skulls were 1.76 times more likely to display osteophytes of the sella turcica. Increasing age and increased skull thickness were associated with an enhanced likelihood of exhibiting osteophytes involving the sella turcica, thereby, the shape of the skull, age, and sex partially explain the variations observed for the presence of sella turcica osteophytes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"581-588"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473816","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":"The problem with \"borrowed\" anatomy faculty: why medical anatomy isn't enough for dental education.","authors":"Joe Iwanaga, Norio Kitagawa, R Shane Tubbs","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.166","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.166","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As dental schools increasingly share anatomy curricula with medical programs, a growing mismatch is emerging between what dental students need and receive. While head and neck anatomy is essential for all health professionals, dental students require significantly more detailed, region-specific anatomical knowledge, especially regarding the oral cavity, neurovascular structures, and surgical landmarks. Yet, this level of instruction is often delivered by medical school faculty unfamiliar with the unique clinical demands of dentistry. This commentary highlights the limitations of the \"borrowed\" faculty model and argues for dedicated, dental-aware anatomy educators actively engaged in anatomical research to ensure competent, confident clinical performance by future dentists.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"501-503"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145457593","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}
Milee Patel, Erin L Brown, Jeremy K Lalla, Massimo S D'Antoni, Lauren M Dumont, Rarinthorn Samrid, Joe Iwanaga, R Shane Tubbs
{"title":"Revisiting the iliocapsularis: anatomy, variants, and its role in hip pathologies.","authors":"Milee Patel, Erin L Brown, Jeremy K Lalla, Massimo S D'Antoni, Lauren M Dumont, Rarinthorn Samrid, Joe Iwanaga, R Shane Tubbs","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.094","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The iliocapsularis muscle (ICM), a small and often overlooked muscle of the anterior hip, has recently gained attention for its potential clinical and surgical relevance. Despite being anatomically distinct and commonly present, the ICM remains underappreciated among clinicians and anatomists. This narrative review aims to synthesize recent anatomical and clinical literature on the ICM, focusing on its origin, insertion, innervation, vascular supply, anatomical variations, histological features, and functional significance. The ICM originates from the anteromedial hip capsule and the anterior inferior iliac spine, typically inserting distal to the lesser trochanter. Its proposed function includes tightening the anterior hip capsule and stabilizing the femoral head. Electromyographic studies suggest that the ICM plays an active role during hip flexion and dynamic gait phases. Anatomical variations, including variant origins and insertions, have been documented, along with unique innervation and fascial compartmentalization. Clinically, the ICM serves as a useful landmark in total hip arthroplasty and periacetabular osteotomies. Its hypertrophy or atrophy has been linked to hip pathologies such as acetabular dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement. Imaging modalities, including ultrasound and elastography, have further supported its diagnostic utility. This review emphasizes the need for greater recognition of the ICM's structure and function, underscoring its relevance in orthopedic procedures and hip pathology diagnostics.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"496-500"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145385999","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}
Judney Cley Cavalcante, Bento João da Graça Azevedo Abreu, Wigínio Gabriel de Lira-Bandeira, Mauro Bezerra Montello, Nicol Zielinska, Łukasz Olewnik
{"title":"Three-headed duplicated omohyoid muscle in a human cadaver.","authors":"Judney Cley Cavalcante, Bento João da Graça Azevedo Abreu, Wigínio Gabriel de Lira-Bandeira, Mauro Bezerra Montello, Nicol Zielinska, Łukasz Olewnik","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.118","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The omohyoid is a digastric muscle that crosses the neck from the superior border of the scapula to the body of the hyoid bone. Variations in the omohyoid muscle are common, but a double omohyoid is considered rare and may have important clinical implications. The anatomical dissection of the neck of a middle-aged male cadaver revealed an abnormal three-headed duplicated omohyoid muscle. Behind the clavicle, the intermediate head bifurcated and fused with the medial and lateral heads, forming a small plexus that gave rise to two separate bellies, one lateral, and one medial. The bellies ascended in a superomedial direction before inserting into the hyoid bone next to each other. The intermediate tendon was rudimentary in the lateral belly and absent in the medial one. The anatomical variation described here has not been previously reported and may have clinical significance.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"624-627"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719106/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551760","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":"Thermal touch and anatomical insight: Roman terracotta vessels as proto-clinical maps of the human body.","authors":"Kun Hwang","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.205","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the Archaeological Museum of Nicosia, Cyprus, a collection of Roman terracotta vessels-dated to the 1st century BCE to 1st century CE-offers a compelling view into the convergence of empirical healing and early anatomical reasoning. These vessels, likely used for localized heat therapy, are distinctly shaped to contour specific body parts: ears, hands, feet, knees, abdomen, and thorax. With spouts for pouring warm liquids and cavities for radiating retained heat, they appear to have functioned as reusable \"hot bags\" for therapeutic application. Their deliberate anatomical shapes hint at a proto-clinical understanding of the body region, anticipating modern anatomical concepts such as aesthetic units, vascular territories, and lymphatic drainage zones. These vessels fall into distinct morphologies: craniofacial and auricular vessels, shaped for the side of the head or ear-reminiscent of the posterior auricular and superficial temporal angiosomes, and suggestive of treating headaches, neuralgia, or infections. Thoracoabdominal vessels, whose curved contours match rib cage and abdominal surfaces-suggesting therapeutic warmth for visceral discomfort or muscular tension. Upper and lower limb units, including knees, thighs, and elbows-likely used in joint pain or injuries. Distal extremity molds, notably for the hands and feet-organs that modern clinicians recognize as prone to cold exposure, vasospasm, and microvascular pathology. This paper repositions these clay forms not only as implements of care, but as anatomical \"drawings in relief\"-early, handmade representations of functional human zones. In doing so, they reconnect anatomy with the sensory and therapeutic traditions that first shaped it.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"652-655"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719116/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145653024","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":"Rhubarb water extract as a promising gastroprotective agent in Tamoxifen induced parietal cell damage in female rats: a histological study.","authors":"Rahma Kamal-Al-Din Abou El-Nour, Rana Maged Yakout, Ehab Refaat Ibrahim, Mostafa Hassan Baky, Samaa Samir Kamar","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.087","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tamoxifen (TAM) is one of the most used drugs in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. A set of common side effects was recorded associating its prolonged clinical use that ranges 3-10 years. This study aimed to investigate TAM-induced parietal cells (PCs) injury in rats and the possible protective effect of rhubarb (Rh) water extract (WE). Twenty-four adult female rats were distributed as: control group, TAM-group (3 mg/kg/day TAM for 4-weeks) and TAM+Rh-group (combined 3 mg/kg/day TAM and 20 mg/kg Rh-WE for 4-weeks). Blood sample before euthanizing rats was tested for vitamin-B12. PCs in stomach fundus were examined using histological and transmission electron microscopic studies, besides immunohistochemistry for Caspase-3, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and hydrogen potassium (H<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup>)-ATPase. Gastric homogenates were inspected for malondialdehyde (MDA) by ELISA. TAM intake induced structural and ultrastructural alteration in rat PCs including ballooning degeneration, apoptosis, decreased canaliculi, increased tubulovesicular system and irregular-shaped mitochondria. A significant increase of Caspase-3 immunostaining and MDA expression in gastric tissue was associated with a significant decrease of PCNA and H<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup>-ATPase-immunostaining and in serum vitamin-B12 as compared to the control group. Combined oral intake of TAM and Rh-WE revealed a significant reversal of the previous findings. Conclusion: Prolonged use of oral TAM substantially affected the structure and function of gastric PCs which can be ameliorated by Rh-WE.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"589-601"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719113/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145306920","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":"Cadaveric revelation of medial cutaneous nerve of the arm traversing the axillary vein.","authors":"Punnapa Raviteja, Mrudula Chandrupatla, Rohini Motwani","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.142","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A rare unilateral anatomical variation was observed in the left arm of a 62-year-old female cadaver. The medial cutaneous nerve of the arm pierced the axillary vein, arising from the medial cord of the brachial plexus and coursing posterior to the axillary artery. The nerve traversed the vein over a short segment, entering at approximately 6.5 cm and exiting at approximately 7.5 cm from the coracoid process. This unusual relationship has significant clinical implications in medical procedures, particularly in axillary venous access. Failure to recognize these alterations during axillary lymph node dissections or brachial plexus procedures increases the probability of iatrogenic nerve damage or venous trauma. This case highlights the importance of preoperative imaging and vigilant dissection techniques to accommodate anatomical variability, ultimately enhancing procedural safety and patient outcomes. Recognizing such variations is crucial to prevent sensory deficits, chronic neuropathic pain, and other complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"638-641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144688687","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":"Elevated osteopontin reflects systemic inflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.","authors":"Sungmoo Hong, Kyungsook Jung, Taeyoung Kang, Meejung Ahn, Changjong Moon, Jeongtae Kim, Taekyun Shin","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.132","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We examined the expression and localization of osteopontin (OPN) in various organs in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). To evaluate the level of OPN in blood and various tissues, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and western blot analysis of OPN were performed. The serum level of OPN was significantly increased in mice with EAE, and OPN was upregulated in all tissues examined, including the liver, kidneys, intestines, and spinal cord. OPN immunoreactivity was noted in inflammatory cells (mainly macrophages) and was enhanced in constitutively expressed cell types in the examined organs. In sum, OPN, a pro-inflammatory and immunomodulatory mediator, was elevated in all tissues following EAE induction, resulting in increased blood concentrations. These findings suggest that OPN may function as a key extracellular matrix component contributing to systemic disorders in autoimmune disease models.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"615-623"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719108/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939056","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":"Silencing serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 1 to induce apoptosis and autophagy-dependent cell death in cholangiocarcinoma through the correction of oncogenic splicing errors.","authors":"Chaturong Inpad, Phichamon Phetchahwang, Phattarin Pothipan, Pawee Tangwiriyarotkul, Nuttanan Hongsrichan, Sukanya Horpaopan, Worasak Kaewkong","doi":"10.5115/acb.25.052","DOIUrl":"10.5115/acb.25.052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a bile duct cancer often linked to liver fluke infections. In Thailand, it has a high incidence and mortality rate due to imprecise symptoms, late diagnosis, and limited treatments. Our previous research identified gene-splicing errors as a factor in CCA progression. This study focused on the role of serine/arginine-rich splicing factors (SRSFs) in CCA. SRSF1-SRSF12 expressions were analyzed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), confirming upregulation with RT quantitative PCR, western blotting, and dataset analysis. One SRSF was selected for silencing in CCA cell lines (KKU-055 and KKU-213A) using small interfering RNAs. Cell proliferation and survival were assessed through various assays, while apoptosis and autophagy markers were analyzed using western blotting, immunofluorescence, RT-PCR, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Splicing errors in death-related genes were also examined. The results showed that SRSF1 was significantly overexpressed in CCA, especially among gastrointestinal cancers. Silencing SRSF1, particularly in KKU-213A cells, reduced cell proliferation and increased cell death. Apoptosis was marked by increased caspase-3 and BAX, decreased Bcl-2, and cytochrome C release. Autophagy was indicated by a higher LC3B-II/LC3B-I ratio, lower p62, and increased <i>Beclin-1</i> and <i>ATG5</i>. TEM further confirmed apoptotic and autophagic cell changes. Splicing errors in key death-related genes, including <i>Δ133p53, AGR2vH, MKNK2-b, PKM2, MCL-1L</i>, and <i>BIN1+12a</i>, were also detected. These findings suggest that SRSF1 plays a key role in CCA by regulating apoptosis and autophagy. Its silencing promotes cancer cell death, partly by correcting oncogenic splicing errors, making it a potential target for CCA treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":7831,"journal":{"name":"Anatomy & Cell Biology","volume":" ","pages":"602-614"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12719124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144752094","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}