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Open Access 31.05.2024 | Original Article

An arterial map of the uterine artery - a tool for endovascular and gynecological procedures

The anatomy of the uterine artery (UA) is highly complex, demonstrating various patterns of origin and course. It originates from the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery and is the counterpart of the artery associated with the ductus …

verfasst von:: Monika Konarska-Włosińska, Alicia Del Carmen Yika, Martyna Dziedzic, Michał Bonczar, Patryk Ostrowski, Wadim Wojciechowski, Jerzy Walocha, Mateusz Koziej

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31.05.2024 | Original Article

The relationship between sphenoidal sinus and sella turcica morphometry in the Turkish population: a retrospective study

The sphenoidal bone is located at the base of the skull. It articulates with the frontal bone, occipital bone, temporal bone, parietal bone, vomer, ethmoidal bone, zygomatic bone and palatine bone. The sphenoidal bone consists of four parts: …

verfasst von:: Hacı Keleş, Hüseyin Yakar, İsmail Kaya, Fatih Çiçek, Faruk Gazi Ceranoğlu, Ali Türker Çiftçi, Hüseyin Karadağ

31.05.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Considerations for the value of three-dimensional printed (3DP) versus cadaveric specimens for anatomy education

We enjoyed reading the Brumpt et al. paper, which showed that a three-dimensional printed model (3DPM) of the ear was more effective than conventional cadaveric models for teaching anatomy. We would like to comment on the findings of this exciting …

verfasst von:: George Tsakotos, Maria Piagkou, Theano Demesticha, Dimitrios Chytas, George Triantafyllou, Konstantinos Natsis

31.05.2024 | Anatomic Variations

Absent right common carotid artery with associated anterior communicating aneurysm: embryology and imaging correlation

Absence of the common carotid artery is a rare anatomical variant with about 87 cases available in the literature [ 8 ]. This anatomical variant is usually asymptomatic and has no side or sex preferences [ 5 ]. Reported associations include high …

verfasst von:: Juan Andrés Mejía, Sofia Velasco, Angela Guarnizo

27.05.2024 | Anatomic Variations

A rare femoral venous ladder encircling the femoral artery

Femoral vein is increasingly used for venous cannulation procedures. Its anomalies in the femoral triangle could complicate these procedures. We report an extremely rare type of femoral venous ladder observed during routine cadaveric dissections.

verfasst von:: Satheesha B Nayak, Vasanthakumar Packiriswamy, Soumya Kodimajalu Vasudeva

27.05.2024 | Original Article

Pneumatization types of the dorsum sellae: a computed tomography study

The dorsum sellae (DS), a square-shaped bony plate at the skull base center, forms the posterior border of the sella turcica [ 3 , 23 , 25 ]. DS has two bony protrusions on its superolateral angles, called as the posterior clinoid processes (PCP) [ …23

verfasst von:: Baran Can Alpergin, Umit Eroglu, Elif Gokalp, Omer Mert Ozpiskin, Muhammet Enes Gurses, Berfin Sıla Akdoğdu, Orhan Beger

26.05.2024 | Original Article

The short external rotator muscles of the hip: a cadaveric study on 18 specimens with clinical implications

The short external rotator muscles (SERM) of the hip are composed of six postural muscles: the piriformis, the gemellus superior, the obturator internus, the gemellus inferior, the obturator externus and the quadratus femoris. They constitute a …

verfasst von:: Chahine Assi, Francois Bonnel, Elie Elkayem, Jad Mansour, Olivier Mares, Kaissar Yammine

23.05.2024 | Original Article

Evaluation of the arterial kink point during flexion of the hip: A dynamic angiographic study in iliac endofibrosis patients

The angulations of the ilio-femoral arterial axis during flexion of the hip joint is an area of study that has not been widely evaluated [ 5 , 14 , 15 ]. The precise location of the flexion point has never been measured in the literature [ 1 ]. It …

verfasst von:: Théodore Martin, Marie Mathy, Patrick Feugier, Olivier Rouviere, Anthony Viste

23.05.2024 | Original Article

Os trigonum: a discussion of its role in posterior ankle impingement syndrome and a meta-analysis of its prevalence

The posterior ankle impingement syndrome (PAIS), also known as the “os trigonum syndrome” or “posterior tibiotalar compressive syndrome”, is characterized by posterior ankle pain that worsens during motion, especially during plantar flexion [ 37 ].

verfasst von:: André Limongi Ráfare, Beatriz Correa Rodriguez, Bruna Fernanda de Souza Ribeiro, Rodrigo Mota Pacheco Fernandes, Marcio Antonio Babinski, Lucas Alves Sarmento Pires

23.05.2024 | Original Article

Radiologic evaluation of the Vidian canal in the pediatric population

The pterygoid canal (synonym: Vidian canal, abbreviation: VC) defined by Vidus Vidius (1509–1569) is a bony channel close to the base of the sphenoid sinus (SS) [ 36 , 38 ]. This canal serves as a passage extending anteriorly from the anterior …

verfasst von:: Baran Can Alpergin, Orhan Beger, Ömer Mert Özpişkin, Engin Erdin, Mustafa Cemil Kılınç, Selen Alpergin, Nur Muhammed Gündoğan, Ebru Sena Çalışır, Umit Eroglu

19.05.2024 | Original Article

Anatomy of vertebral artery hypoplasia and its relationship with clinical implications: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence

The vertebral artery (VA) are muscular vessels that are branches of the subclavian artery and end in an anastomosis at the lower limit of the pons, forming the basilar artery; this route runs through the transverse foramen of the first to sixth …

verfasst von:: Juan José Valenzuela-Fuenzalida, Constanza Pamela Rojas-Navia, Amanda Paz Quirós-Clavero, Juan Sanchis-Gimeno, Macarena Rodriguez-Luengo, Pablo Nova-Baeza, Mathias Orellana-Donoso, Álvaro Becerra Farfán, Alejandro Bruna-Mejias, Walter Sepúlveda-Loyola, Joe Iwanaga

18.05.2024 | Original Article

Location of infraorbital and accessory infraorbital foramina in Iranian population: a retrospective radiological study with crucial clinical implications

The infraorbital foramen (IOF) is an important osseous opening in the maxillofacial area, from which infraorbital vessels and nerve (ION) emerge and spread in the facial area [ 2 , 5 , 24 ]. After exiting IOF, the ION divides into its terminal …

verfasst von:: Morteza Raeisi, Seyed Hamed Jafari, Fatemeh Karimi, Mohammad Reza Namazi

17.05.2024 | Original Article

Effective diameter of the abdominal aorta in children

On the posterior abdominal wall, the abdominal aorta (AA) lies slightly to the left of the midline due to the position of the inferior vena cava [ 19 ]. It is found between the 12th thoracic vertebra (level of aortic hiatus on the diaphragm) and …

verfasst von:: Burhan Beger, Barış Ten

14.05.2024 | Original Article

Exploring heart dissection techniques for enhancing anatomical education: a pilot study to replicate transthoracic echocardiography

In the early 1950s, the ultrasound technique was applied to cardiovascular examinations [ 9 ]. Since then, with the advances in technology, echocardiography, particularly transthoracic echocardiography, has become one of the most frequently …

verfasst von:: Huy Cong Truong, Yanjinlkham Myagmardorj, Hidenobu Miyaso, Kyutaro Kawagishi

14.05.2024 | Anatomic Variations

Triplicated middle cerebral arteries (duplicated and ipsilateral accessory) associated with triplicated anterior cerebral arteries (accessory) diagnosed by magnetic resonance angiography

There are several types of middle cerebral artery (MCA) origin and M1 segment variations, including duplicated MCA, accessory MCA, early bifurcated MCA, duplicate origin of MCA, and fenestrated MCA [ 2 , 4 , 7 , 9 , 12 ]. These variations are not …

verfasst von:: Akira Uchino, Kazuo Tokushige

14.05.2024 | Original Article

Anatomical study of the motor branches of the tibial nerve and incision design for hyperselective neurectomy

Approximately 18% of post-stroke patients experience a spastic equinovarus foot (SEF), manifested as equinus, varus and claw-toe deformities [ 6 , 26 ]. Conventional non-surgical treatments, including nerve blocks and botulinum toxin injections …

verfasst von:: Kun Huang, Xuan Ye, Shuai Zhu, Yuchen Liu, Fengchi Sun, Xiangmeng Su, Huawei Yin, Wendong Xu, Yundong Shen

12.05.2024 | Original Article

Measurement of the lengths of different sections of the upper airway and their predictive factors

The upper airway begins from the nasal cavity and continues into the pharynx, larynx and extrathoracic trachea. The larynx consists of three parts—the glottis, supraglottic region and subglottic region [ 1 , 2 ]. In the literature, the description …

verfasst von:: Saleh Alqaryan, Abdulaziz Alrabiah, Khaled Alhussinan, Mohammed Alyousef, Faisal Alosamey, Yousef Aljathlany, Abdullah Aljasser, Manal Bukhari, Mohammed Almohizea, Adeena Khan, Khalid Alqahtani, Ahmed Alammar

11.05.2024 | Original Article

Chordae Willisii of the dural sinuses: an anatomical study using magnetic resonance imaging

The chordae Willisii (CWs) are trabecular projections into the lumen of the intracranial dural sinuses and basilar venous plexus [ 10 ]. Microscopically, the CWs are formed by the collagen fibers and endothelial cells [ 18 ]. They are paid less …

verfasst von:: Satoshi Tsutsumi, Natsuki Sugiyama, Hideaki Ueno, Hisato Ishii

08.05.2024 | Anatomic Variations

Anatomical variations of Koerner’s septum: a computed tomography–based, single-centered study

Koerner’s septum (KS), or petrosquamous (PS) lamina, is a bony plate located within the temporal bone separating the air cells of the mastoid. It extends from the articular fossa to the mastoid apex and runs inferiorly lateral to the facial canal …

verfasst von:: Maha Alhashemi, Eiman Al-Ajmi, Abdullah Al Yafai, Abdullah Al Lawati, Khalid Al Zaabi, Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla

Open Access 08.05.2024 | Original Article

The dominance of dorsal scapular artery as the blood supply to muscles of the back in the absence of two primary vessels: a cadaveric case report

The thyrocervical trunk (TCT) arises superiorly from the first part of the subclavian artery (SA), medial to the anterior scalene muscle (ASM), and provides four main arterial branches: the inferior thyroid artery (ITA), ascending cervical artery …

verfasst von:: Janay Rocha, Robert Chalk, Arunabh Bhattacharya

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