Journal Of Anatomy Research Articles

Research advances and trends in anatomy from 2013 to 2023: A visual analysis based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer.

As the cornerstone of medicine, the development of anatomy is related to many disciplines and fields and has received extensive attention from researchers. How to integrate and grasp the cutting-edge information in this field quickly is a challenge for researchers, so the aim of this study is to analyze research in anatomy using CiteSpace and VOSviewer in order to identify research hotspots and future directions. To offer a fresh viewpoint for assessing the academic influences of researchers, nations, or institutions on anatomy, and to examine the development of hotspots in anatomical study and to forecast future trends. A total of 4637 anatomy-related publications from 2013 to 2023 were collected from Web of Science Core Collection databases. Their temporal distribution, spatial distribution, cited authors, co-cited journals, keywords, and disciplinary connections in the literature were analyzed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer, and a knowledge graph was constructed. The temporal distribution shows a general fluctuation in the amount of literature published from 2013 to 2023. In spatial distribution, the total number of published articles was highest in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, the United States leading. Tubbs, Rhoton, Iwanaga, and LaPrade are important authors in anatomy. Clinical Anatomy, Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, and Journal of Anatomy were the most highly cited journals. Analysis of keywords and citation emergence showed that the research hotspots and trends in anatomy focused mainly on anatomy education, digital technology, and surgical management. At the same time, anatomy showed a trend toward multidisciplinary crossover, developing closer relationships with molecular biology, immunology, and clinical medicine. Current research in anatomy focuses on innovative reform of the educational model and the application and promotion of digital technology. Also, multidisciplinary cross-fertilization is an inevitable trend for the future development of anatomy.

Special issue on Innovative Technologies in Clinical Medicine & Dentistry (InTEchMed)

The PhD course in Innovative Technologies in Clinical Medicine & Dentistry (InTEchMed) of the University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, is a newly instituted course that brings together professors and researchers belonging to scientific-disciplinary sectors that are homogeneous and coherent with a scientific project that has as its objective “ the pursuit of multidisciplinarity research” by finalizing the research, in terms of content and applicability, as a priority to satisfying the growing demands for a medicine of excellence with particular reference to spheres of interest of great relevance and considerable impact social responsibility attributable to the areas of specialization identified by the National Research Plan.
 The PhD course in InTechMEd incorporates and processes technological and scientific innovations in the context of the skills that characterize it and, with a synergistic work, seeks to interface with the national and international scientific community with a constructive and innovative spirit. To this end, to promote the research activity of their PhD students, the First PhD InTechMEd Conference was organized, where the students presented the preliminary data of the research carried out and these oral presentations were collected to be published in the special issue of the Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology.

Special Monographic Issue on the History of Human Anatomy and the Anatomical Bases of Palaeopathology

It is our distinguished pleasure to introduce this special monographic issue of the Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology dedicated to the topics of the history of the anatomical sciences and the morphological bases of palaeopathological studies. These two branches of human anatomy, though deemed interesting and relevant to the field by a large number of scholars worldwide, are too often neglected or not developed into a self-standing, productive field of research and teaching, especially in Italy. This is particularly sad and detrimental if one considers that human anatomy was reborn in Italy after centuries of intellectual stagnation first at Bologna thanks to the teaching of the Mediaeval scholar Mondino de’ Liuzzi and later, during the Renaissance, owing to the interest showed by artists in the correct representation of human morphology and bodily proportions. 
 This shows how rediscovering the discipline’s history inevitably leads its students to the realisation of the existence of an interplay between the figurative arts and the study of the human body, a bond which until the late 19th century was perceived as evident, self-explanatory and indissoluble. Moreover, it was precisely in that century that, from the anatomical discipline and its sub-branch osteology, stemmed biological anthropology, a subject which, now greatly enriched by biomolecular studies and by the assessment of mummified human remains, can help us discover the antiquity of humankind, its evolution as much as that of the diseases that characterised its historical path, a field traditionally called “palaeopathology”. 
 In this collection of contributions encompassing all of the aforementioned areas of research and anatomical knowledge, we aim to stimulate our colleagues and students to rediscover the importance of these topics and to develop them into a higher research platform capable of bridging the so-called hard biomedical sciences and the humanities. 
 Finally, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Professor Domenico Ribatti, the journal’s editorial board and the Società Italiana di Anatomia e Istologia for kindly accepting our proposal and for the invaluable support they gave us throughout the editorial process. In addition, we would like to thank all the contributors and anonymous reviewers who have made this issue possible.

A brief journey of a new institute towards fulfilling ‘National Goals’ for prevention and control of deafness

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Cetacean epidermal specialization: A review.

Cetacean skin continues to be the investigative focus of researchers from several different scientific disciplines. Yet, most research on the basic functions of lipo-keratinocytes, which constitute most of the cetacean epidermis, providing the first layer of protection against various environmental aggressors (including an ever-increasing level of pollutants), is restricted to specialized literature on the permeability barrier only. In this review, we have attempted to bring together much of the recent research on the functional biology of cetacean skin, including special adaptations at the cellular, genetic and molecular level. We have correlated these data with the cetacean permeability barrier's unique structural and metabolic adaptations to fully aquatic life, including the development of secondary barriers to ward off challenges such as biofouling as well as exposure to extreme cold for the epidermis, which is outside of the insulation provided by blubber. An apparent contradiction exists between some of the reported gene loss for lipogenic enzymes in cetacean skin and the high degree of cetacean epidermal lipogenesis, as well as loss of desmocollin 1 and desmoplakin genes [while immunolocalization of these proteins is reported (Journal of Anatomy, 234, 201)] warrants a re-evaluation of the gene loss data.

Case Study: Superficial Ulnar Artery and its Clinical Significance

We present a case with an atypical variation of the ulnar artery discovered while examining a cadaver in our routine Gross Anatomy lab dissection. A superficial ulnar artery was found in a 55‐year‐old male cadaver originating directly from the brachial artery. This is a rare variation where the route of the ulnar artery runs superficially to the flexor compartment in the forearm. Based on previous cadaver studies, the incidence of such variation in the adult population appears to be approximately 3.75% 1. Deviations in the ulnar artery can lead to a potential risk of injury to patients during surgery 2. The superficial ulnar artery can mistakenly result in the administration of medicines into the artery as opposed to the median cubital vein during the injection. Hemorrhaging as well as other potential traumas can occur. We will also discuss the potential complications that could arise from this variant and the clinical recommendations for treatment.1. Fadel RA, Amonoo‐Kuofi HS. The superficial ulnar artery: Development and surgical significance. Clin Anat. 1996;9(2):128‐132. Accessed Jan 27, 2022. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1098‐2353(1996)9:2<128::AID‐CA5>3.0.CO;2‐D.2. Rodríguez‐Niedenführ M, Vazquez T, Parkin IG, Sanudo J. Arterial patterns of the human upper limb: Update of anatomical variations and embryological development. European Journal of anatomy, ISSN 1136‐4890, Vol 7, Nº 1, 2003 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Supplement 1), pags 21‐28. 2003;7. Accessed Jan 26, 2022.

Top 100 most cited journal articles in anatomy.

The number of citations a journal article receives can be used to represent its impact on its field. The aim of the current study was to identify and characterize the top 100 cited articles in journals related to anatomy. The Journal Citation Report database was searched to identify journals categorized as anatomy and morphology. The top 15 most highly cited journals were selected for review. The articles from these journals were then sorted by "Times Cited". The timeline used was 1976-2001. The top 100 most cited articles were extracted for analysis. Articles were excluded if they focused on basic scientific research or animal studies. Fifteen journals were identified based on our criteria using the Journal Citation Report database and the articles were sorted by most cited; 916 anatomy articles were screened to select the top 100 cited since 1976. Among the selected articles, 46 were published in Journal of Anatomy, 13 in Clinical Anatomy, 12 in Microscopy Research and Technique, 11 in Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, seven in Brain Structure & Function, five in Annals of Anatomy - AnatomischerAnzeiger, three in Anatomical Record - Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology, two in Cells Tissues Organs, and one in Developmental Dynamics. Our study identified the top 100 journal articles in anatomy with a clinical and surgical focus. This compilation of articles could help anatomists and clinicians familiarize themselves with impactful research included in terms of study type and field of anatomy, journal of publication, and recurring authors.

Experience of a plastic surgeon as Covid specialist

Experience of a plastic surgeon as Covid specialist - IJASHNB- Print ISSN No: - 2581-5210 Online ISSN No:- 2581-5229 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijashnb.2020.037, IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain-IP Indian J Anat Surg Head Neck Brain

3D models related to the publication: The morphology and evolution of chondrichthyan cranial muscles: a digital dissection of the elephantfish Callorhinchus milii and the catshark Scyliorhinus canicula

This contribution contains 3D models of the cranial skeleton and muscles in an elephantfish (Callorhinchus milii) and a catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), based on synchrotron tomographic scans. These datasets were analyzed and described in Dearden et al. (2021) The morphology and evolution of chondrichthyan cranial muscles: a digital dissection of the elephantfish Callorhinchus milii and the catshark Scyliorhinus canicula. Journal of Anatomy.

Professor David Brynmor Thomas

Professor David Brynmor Thomas

Structural Racism in American Psychiatry and APA: Part 3

Structural Racism in American Psychiatry and APA: Part 3

Biological bone tissue engineering with adipose stem cell combined gene therapy: A future prospect in treating oral peri-implant defects

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Outcome of head injury patients admitted as unknown: A retrospective study

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Depressed calveria over Superior Sagittal Sinus (SSS)

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Retrospective and prospective study of septoplasty and septoplasty with F.E.S.S in chronic nasal obstruction with effect on blood pressure

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Co-relation of initial Computed tomography findings with prognosis in head injury cases, mainly based on basal cistern status and mid-line shift parameters

Co-relation of initial Computed tomography findings with prognosis in head injury cases, mainly based on basal cistern status and mid-line shift parameters - IJASHNB- Print ISSN No: - 2581-5210 Online ISSN No:- 2581-5229 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijashnb.2019.004, IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Nec

Trouble with Terminology: Confounding of The Terms “Sex” And “Gender” In the Anatomical Literature

IntroductionThe value of integrating ‘sex and gender’ into health education and research has been increasingly acknowledged recently. These terminologies, and hence the concepts they imply, tend, outside of language and gender scholars, to be improperly applied.AimThe goal of this study was to determine the currently accepted “correct” definitions of the terms “sex” and “gender” and to determine the accuracy of the usage of these terms in the anatomical literature.MethodsIn order to facilitate this, we first created a glossary of sex‐ and gender‐based medical terms both preferred and of those no longer considered appropriate, based on current literature. We subsequently conducted a meta‐analysis of the use of the term's “sex” and “gender” from June 2017–June 2018 of the top six anatomical journals: Annals of Anatomy; Anatomical Record; Anatomical Sciences Education; Anatomical Sciences International; Clinical Anatomy, and Journal of Anatomy.ResultsThe term gender was used on average in 22 papers in each journal over the year examined; however, we found that over 85% of papers using the term ‘gender,’ used it incorrectly ‐ as a substitute for “sex” when reporting biological differences. Clarity and coherence in our definitions are vital for both accuracy and validity in our discussions ‐ be it in our curriculum, data, outcomes or healthcare.Discussion and ConclusionThe conflation of the terms “sex” and “gender” leads to confusion regarding the contributions of these concepts to results, incomplete analysis and reporting in research. The accurate usage of these concepts, in turn allows us to discuss more complex theories such as gender non‐conforming participants and sex‐based biological differences.This abstract is from the Experimental Biology 2019 Meeting. There is no full text article associated with this abstract published in The FASEB Journal.

The morphological changes of oviductal mucose in oestral cycle of sows

The morphological changes of oviductal mucose in oestral cycle of sows

Corrigendum

Journal of AnatomyVolume 233, Issue 2 p. 274-274 CorrigendumFree Access Corrigendum This article corrects the following: Sealed osteons in animals and humans: low prevalence and lack of relationship with age John G. Skedros, Tanner R. Henrie, Madison S. Doutré, Roy D. Bloebaum, Volume 232Issue 5Journal of Anatomy pages: 824-835 First Published online: February 19, 2018 First published: 11 June 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12834AboutSectionsPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Skedros JG, Henrie TR, Doutré MS, and Bloebaum RD (2018) Sealed osteons in animals and humans: low prevalence and lack of relationship with age. Journal of Anatomy, 232 (5), 824–835. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12786. In Skedros et al. 2018, the authors wish to make minor text corrections and add an important reference Kornblum & Kelly (1964) to the section titled ‘Closing cone hypothesis’. The original text is as follow: Closing cone hypothesis The smaller size of sealed + partially sealed osteons in all of our samples leads us to hypothesize that they represent the closing cone region of the Haversian system. The basic multicellular unit (BMU) is a temporary structure for bone remodeling, made up of osteoclasts and osteoblasts (Parfitt, 1994). During bone remodeling, the BMU propagates, with a cutting cone (osteoclasts) leading the BMU and a closing cone (osteoblasts) in its wake. We hypothesize that the majority of sealed + partially sealed osteons likely represent the closing cone region that is known to occur in some regions of secondary osteons (Cohen and Harris, 1958, Cooper et al. 2006, Maggiano et al. 2016) and, therefore, are not a pathological or otherwise ischemia-related infilling of the Haversian canal with bone tissue. The revised text should read: Closing cone hypothesis The smaller size of sealed + partially sealed osteons in all of our samples leads us to hypothesize that they represent the closing region of the Haversian system. The basic multicellular unit (BMU) is a temporary structure for bone remodeling, made up of osteoclasts and osteoblasts (Parfitt, 1994). During bone remodeling, the BMU propagates, with a cutting cone (osteoclasts) leading the BMU and a closing cone (osteoblasts) in its wake. We hypothesize that the majority of sealed + partially sealed osteons likely represent the closing region that is known to occur in some secondary osteons (Cohen and Harris, 1958, Cooper et al. 2006, Maggiano et al. 2016) and, therefore, are not a pathological or otherwise ischemia-related infilling of the Haversian canal with bone tissue. Kornblum & Kelly (1964) also reached the same conclusion in their microscopic study of transverse sections of the tibial shafts of 12 non-ischemic limbs compared to 21 ischemic limbs that ultimately had amputation. References Kornblum SS, Kelly PJ (1964) The lacunae and haversian canals in tibial cortical bone from ischemic and non-ischemic limbs. A comparative microradiographic study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 46, 797– 810. Skedros JG, Henrie TR, Doutré MS, et al. (2018) Sealed osteons in animals and humans: low prevalence and lack of relationship with age. J Anat 232, 824– 835. Volume233, Issue2August 2018Pages 274-274 ReferencesRelatedInformation

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