Journal of Anatomy

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Anatomy is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
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Variation in morphometric parameters of the sacrum (os sacrum) in farmed and feral American mink—An effect of domestication?27
Microanatomy of incremental growth lines in dental tissues in reindeer Rangifer tarandus26
Accessory heads of the biceps brachii muscle: A systematic review and meta‐analysis24
Influences of ontogeny and latitude on the osteohistology of Apalone spinifera23
Osteohistology of the Maastrichtian, small‐bodied elasmosaurid Kawanectes lafquenianum (Sauropterygia; Plesiosauria)23
Shape variation in the limb long bones of modern elephants reveals adaptations to body mass and habitat23
Variation in head and pinna morphology of preserved Peromyscus spp. specimens and implications for auditory function21
The Fuzzy planar cell polarity protein (FUZ), necessary for primary cilium formation, is essential for pituitary development20
Investigating the interfaces of the epiphyseal plate: An integrated approach of histochemistry, microtomography and SEM20
Structural differences between immature and mature articular cartilage of rabbits by microscopic MRI and polarized light microscopy20
The morphological and functional diversity of apical microvilli18
Micro‐CT analysis reveals the changes in bone mineral density in zebrafish craniofacial skeleton with age18
Long legs and small joints: The locomotor capabilities of Homo naledi17
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Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear17
Inner workings of the alligator ankle reveal the mechanistic origins of archosaur locomotor diversity16
Organisation of the nervous system in cysts of the freshwater tardigrade Thulinius ruffoi (Parachela, Isohypsibioidea: Doryphoribiidae)16
Heterodonty and ontogenetic shift dynamics in the dentition of the tiger shark Galeocerdo cuvier (Chondrichthyes, Galeocerdidae)16
Masticatory myology of the llama (Lama glama, Camelidae) and comparisons with other camelids and euungulates16
Complex enameloid microstructure of †Ischyrhiza mira rostral denticles16
Heterogeneity in form and function of the rat extensor digitorum longus motor unit16
Sphenomandibular ligament and degenerating Meckel's cartilage revisited: Sequential variations with temporal bone deformity for ligament attachment in near‐term human fetuses15
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Effect of deletion of the protein kinase PRKD1 on development of the mouse embryonic heart15
Macroscopical and histological characterization of the perineal membrane and deep perineal pouch15
In vivo and ex vivo range of motion in the fire salamander Salamandra salamandra14
Hind limb muscles influence the architectural properties of long bones in frogs14
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Mechanisms driving vestibular lamina formation and opening in the mouse14
The relationship between Meckel's cartilage resorption and incisor tooth germ in mice14
Reply to Stöllberger et al.14
Evolutionary pressures of aerial insectivory reflected in anurognathid pterosaurs13
Sound production and mechanism in the cryptic cusk‐eelParophidion vassali13
Postnatal growth and spatial conformity of the cranium, brain, eyeballs and masseter muscles in the macaque (Macaca mulatta)13
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Analysis of palatal marginal alveolar exostosis and palatal torus using cone‐beam computed tomography13
The dorsal portion of the bovine diaphragm as a useful tissue for producing a 3D muscle scaffold13
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The unique rectus extraocular muscles of cetaceans: Homologies and possible functions12
The osteohistology of Orthosuchus stormbergi using synchrotron radiation microcomputed tomography12
Different, but the same: Inferring the hunting behaviour of the hypercarnivorous bush dog (Speothos venaticus) through finite element analysis12
A journey in the world of craniofacial development: From 1968 to the future12
The relation between macro‐ and microscopic muscular alterations of the medial gastrocnemius in children with spastic cerebral palsy12
How to make a digital reconstruction of the human ribcage12
The vomeronasal system of the wolf (Canis lupus signatus): The singularities of a wild canid11
The orbitalauricular chord of Alligator: The unusual functional linkage between the earflap and eyelid of Crocodylians11
Myology of the pelvic limb of the brown‐throated three‐toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus)11
Architectural anatomy of the human tibialis anterior presents morphological asymmetries between superficial and deep unipennate regions11
Mechanisms of dermal bone repair after predatory attack in the giant stem‐group teleostLeedsichthys problematicusWoodward, 1889a (Pachycormiformes)11
Advancements in left ventricular assist devices to prevent pump thrombosis and blood coagulopathy11
Embryonic development of the skull in a parthenogenetic lizard, the mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris)11
Spherical frame projections for visualising joint range of motion, and a complementary method to capture mobility data11
Differentiation of strains in the lateral and medial bands of the iliofemoral ligament: A segmental approach11
Quadrate orientation and joint reaction force underwent correlated evolution during suchian evolution11
How does bone microanatomy and musculature covary? An investigation in the forelimb of two species of martens (Martes foina, Martes martes)11
The secret in their eyes: A review of the recessus orbitalis, a unique structure of flatfishes11
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Sex differences in quantitative ultrasonographic measurements of the rectus femoris in children11
Bone microstructure as an indicator of digging ability in moles (Talpidae, Eulipotyphla)10
Shape modelling of the oropharynx distinguishes associations with body morphology but not whiplash‐associated disorder10
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Bone resorption and formation in the pedicles of European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in relation to the antler cycle—A morphological and microanalytical study10
Running, jumping, hunting, and scavenging: Functional analysis of vertebral mobility and backbone properties in carnivorans10
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Cap‐to‐bell stage molar tooth morphogenesis occurs through proliferation‐independent sulcus sharpening and condensation‐associated tension in the dental papilla10
Summer Meeting of the Anatomical Society: Dublin 202210
Thoracolumbar transitional vertebrae: Quantitative differentiation and associated numeric variation in the vertebral column using skeletal remains9
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Ovary structure and symbiotic associates of a ground mealybug, Rhizoecus albidus (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha: Rhizoecidae) and their phylogenetic implications9
The Sun Also Rises: Tracing the evolution of humanistic values in anatomy pedagogy and research, including cadaveric acquisition practices9
Laminin 332 regulates glial fibrillary acidic protein expression and astrocyte maturation during spinal cord development9
Springhares, flying and flightless scaly‐tailed squirrels (Anomaluromorpha, Rodentia) are the squirrely mouse: comparative anatomy of the masticatory musculature and its implications on the evolution 9
Preservatives for postmortem brain tissue in biomechanical testing: A pilot study9
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Subunit‐specific expression and function of AMPA receptors in the mouse locus coeruleus8
Osteology and arthrology of the ankle and tarsometatarsus of anoles (Iguania: Anolidae): not convergent with geckos but divergent from the ancestral iguanian condition8
Life history data derived from the dental histological analysis of Giraffa camelopardalis: Implications for the palaeohistology of extinct giraffids8
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Increased sampling reveals the complex evolution of sauropod dinosaur tooth replacement rates8
The hyoid as a sound conducting apparatus in laryngeally echolocating bats8
Arteries and veins in awake mice using two‐photon microscopy8
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Taxonomic and sex differences in sagittal cresting among gracile and robust capuchin monkeys8
The dental plate on bichir pectoral fins: A unique dermal skeletal element bearing individual odontodes with tooth‐like replacement8
Skull morphology in native and non‐native cattle breeds in Türkiye8
Embryonic and skeletal development of the albino African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis)8
Gender differences on effects of forearm rotation on compressive stiffness of flexor carpi ulnaris during submaximal handgrip contractions8
Plicidentine in the oral fangs of parrotfish (Scarinae, Labriformes)8
Temporal involvement of phosphatidylinositol 4‐phosphate 5‐kinase γ in differentiation of Z‐bands and myofilament bundles as well as intercalated discs in mouse heart at mid‐gestation8
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Locomotor and postural diversity among reptiles viewed through the prism of femoral microanatomy: Palaeobiological implications for some Permian and Mesozoic taxa8
Correspondence: Morphological features of the greater occipital nerve and its possible importance for interventional procedures7
Venous vascularization of the forehead and clinical implications—A comprehensive review7
Morphogenesis of the pulmonary vein and left atrial appendage in human embryos and early fetuses7
ERα/β/DMP1 axis promotes trans‐differentiation of chondrocytes to bone cells through GSK‐3β/β‐catenin pathway7
Structural characterization of newt tendon regeneration after complete transection: In vivo two‐photon imaging and transmission electron microscopy7
Microstructure and development of the dermal ossicles of Antarctopelta oliveroi (Dinosauria, Ankylosauria): A complex morphogenetic system deciphered through three‐dimensional X‐ray microtomogr7
Muscular anatomy of the forelimb of tiger (Panthera tigris)7
Determining modulus of elasticity using finite element analysis and non‐destructive testing: Are aquatic animal whiskers stiffer?7
Locomotor signals in the trabecular structure of the hominoid clavicle7
Coracoid strength as an indicator of wing‐beat propulsion in birds7
Continuity of interstitial spaces within and outside the human lung7
Considering a core curriculum for DSDs and gender identities—It is complicated7
Key separable events in the remodelling of the pharyngeal arches7
Supporting early career researchers: Highlights from the Journal of Anatomy Early Career Researcher Workshop7
Morphology of the antegonial notch and its utility in the determination of sex on skeletal materials7
Fibroblast growth factor signalling regulates the development of tooth root7
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Intravertebral vs. intervertebral integration and modularity in the vertebral column of mammalian carnivorans7
Axillary arch (of Langer): A large‐scale dissection and simulation study based on unembalmed cadavers of body donors7
Growth patterns of facial muscles at the angle of the mouth: A histological study using midterm and near‐term human fetuses7
The role of Vesalius and his contemporaries in the transfiguration of human anatomical science7
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Confocal microscopy of telangiectatic capillaries (TelCaps) and other features of microvascular remodeling following branch retinal vein occlusion7
Light and scanning electron microscope characterization of mandibular symphysis tissue as a functional adaptation in the mandible development of human fetuses6
What is new in flexor tendon pulleys and the gaps between them in triphalangeal fingers of the hand?6
The anatomy of the head muscles in caecilians (Amphibia: Gymnophiona): Variation in relation to phylogeny and ecology?6
Quantifying the ossification and fusion of the calcaneal apophysis using computed tomography6
The developing juvenile distal tibia: Radiographic identification of distinct ontogenetic phases and structural trajectories6
Comparative muscle anatomy of the anuran pelvis and hindlimb in relation to locomotor mode6
Postnatal interaction of size and shape in the human endocranium and brain structures6
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Cryodehydration protocol to obtain high‐quality permanent anatomical material6
Evolutionary increases in body size are linked to female pelvis evolution in response to habitat rather than reproduction6
Medial gastrocnemius growth in children who are typically developing: Can changes in muscle volume and length be accurately predicted from age?6
Dumbbell‐shaped brains of Polish crested chickens as a model system for the evolution of novel brain morphologies6
The anatomy and feeding mechanism of the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus)6
The development of the external genitals in female human embryos and foetuses. Part 1: Perineal thick skin, clitoris and labia6
Re: Sensory innervation of the human male prepuce—Meissner’s corpuscles predominate6
Is thoracolumbar fascia shear‐wave modulus affected by active and passive knee flexion?6
Bite hard: Linking cranial loading mechanics to ecological differences in gnawing behavior in caviomorph rodents6
Factors impacting the complexity of the leporid intracranial joint6
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True‐color 3D rendering of human anatomy using surface‐guided color sampling from cadaver cryosection image data: A practical approach6
Thenar and hypothenar muscle origins on the transverse carpal ligament6
Hindlimb biomechanics of Lagosuchus talampayensis (Archosauria, Dinosauriformes), with comments on skeletal morphology6
Melatonin ultrastructural localization in mitochondria of human salivary glands6
Age‐dependent change and intraskeletal variability in secondary osteons of elderly Australians6
Quadriceps muscle contraction causes medial patellofemoral ligament elongation by intermeshed fibers of vastus medialis oblique muscle6
Postcranial skeletal pneumaticity innon‐aquaticneoavians: Insights from accipitrimorphae6
The simple morphology of the sunfish heart6
Enhanced imaging of porcine thoracic aorta vasa vasorum with contrast micro‐computed tomography6
On the definition, construction, and presentation of the human cerebral sulci: A morphology‐based approach6
Histological features and Gαolf expression patterns in the nasal cavity of sea turtles6
Correction to “Locomotor, ecological and phylogenetic drivers of skeletal proportions in frogs”6
Claws and toepads in mainland and island Anolis (Squamata: Dactyloidae): Different adaptive radiations with intersectional morphospatial zones6
Nasal capsule ossification: A histological study using human foetuses to find an association between the foetus and adult morphologies of the nasal wall5
Localisation of the centre of the highest region of muscle spindle abundance of anterior forearm muscles5
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Topohistology of dendritic cells and macrophages in the distal and proximal nodes along the lymph flow from the lung5
Histological analysis of retinal development and remodeling in the brown anole lizard (Anolis sagrei)5
A workflow for the creation of photorealistic 3D cadaveric models using photogrammetry5
Assessment of subchondral bone microdamage quantification using contrast‐enhanced imaging techniques5
Anatomy of the heart of the leatherback turtle5
Investigation of heterocellular features of the mouse retinal neurovascular unit by 3D electron microscopy5
True grit? Comparative anatomy and evolution of gizzards in fishes5
First report of desmatosuchine aetosaur (Pseudosuchia, Aetosauriformes) osteoderms from the Upper Triassic Tiki Formation of India: Their complex internal vascular system, functional significance and 5
The virtual brain endocast of Trogosus (Mammalia, Tillodontia) and its relevance in understanding the extinction of archaic placental mammals5
Multiple developmental origins of the avian propatagial muscle and their evolutionary implications5
Novel evolution of a hyper‐elongated tongue in a Cretaceous enantiornithine from China and the evolution of the hyolingual apparatus and feeding in birds5
Are spinal cord and medulla samples from embalmed donors suitable for histological examination? A pilot study5
The olfactory striae: A historical perspective on the inconsistent anatomy of the bulbar projections5
Occipital bone modeling patterns during the first years of life: A preliminary histological and quantitative approach5
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Re‐description of the early Triassic diapsidPalacrodonfrom the lower Fremouw formation of Antarctica5
The vomeronasal system in semiaquatic beavers5
Icex: Advances in the automatic extraction and volume calculation of cranial cavities5
Comparative electron microscopic visualization of the lung alveolar epithelial glycocalyx with different staining and labeling methods5
Correspondence: In response to Kaleeny and Janis5
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Evaluation of the endocranial anatomy of the early Paleogene north African gavialoid crocodylian Argochampsa krebsi and evolutionary implications for adaptation to salinity tolerance in marine 5
A new classification system for the anatomical variations of the human circle of Willis: A systematic review5
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Head anatomy of a lantern shark wet‐collection specimen (Chondrichthyes: Etmopteridae)5
Characterisation of spinal ligaments in the embryonic chick5
Skull morphology and histology indicate the presence of an unexpected buccal soft tissue structure in dinosaurs5
The cutting edge of cardiovascular anatomy4
Comparative analysis of craniofacial shape in two mouse models of Down syndrome: Ts65Dn and TcMAC214
Thickness measurements and micro‐CT imaging of human temporo‐mandibular discs4
Sirenomelia: An anatomical assessment and genetic sex determination of two cases4
The genetic basis of neurocranial size and shape across varied lab mouse populations4
Hearing abilities of a late‐surviving archaeocete (Cetacea: Kekenodontidae), and implications for the evolution of sound in Neoceti4
Bipedalism or bipedalisms: The os coxae of StW 5734
Retinal organoids provide unique insights into molecular signatures of inherited retinal disease throughout retinogenesis4
Size and shape heterodonty in the early Permian synapsid Mesenosaurus efremovi4
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A suture in time: The ontogeny of cranial suture morphology in mammals4
Intraskeletal histovariability and skeletochronology in an ornithopod dinosaur from the Maestrazgo Basin (Teruel, Spain)4
Observations on the reproductive morphology of the female short‐beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus4
Utility of a flexed neck sagittal magentic resonance imaging sequence for the assessment of cerebellomedullary cistern in dogs4
Synchondrosis fusion contributes to the progression of postnatal craniofacial dysmorphology in syndromic craniosynostosis4
Allometric model of brain morphology of Hemiculter leucisculus and its variation along climatic gradients4
How to estimate the sarcomere size based on oblique sections of skeletal muscle4
The 3D muscle morphology and intramuscular innervation of the digital bellies of flexor digitorum profundus: Clinical implications for botulinum toxin injection sites4
A historical review of experimental imaging of the beating heart coronary microcirculation in vivo4
Investigating the role connective tissue fibroblasts play in the altered muscle anatomy associated with the limb abnormality, Radial Dysplasia4
The diverse terminology of reptile eggshell microstructure and its effect on phylogenetic comparative analyses4
Unique morphological architecture of the hamstring muscles and its functional relevance revealed by analysis of isolated muscle specimens and quantification of structural parameters4
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Morphological variation, modularity and integration in the scapula and humerus of Lissotriton newts4
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Lungfish‐like antero‐labial tooth addition and amphibian‐like enameloid‐enamel transition in the coronoid of a Devonian stem actinopterygian4
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P. EckhardWitten and Brian K.Hall, (Nearly) everything you ever wanted to know about the notochord but maybe were afraid to ask?The Notochord: development, evolution and contributions to the vertebral4
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Effects of growth on muscle architecture of knee extensors4
Twisted orientation of the muscle bundles in the levator ani functional parts in women: Implications for pelvic floor support mechanism4
Anatomical description of neornithine stomach with implications on neornithine stomach morphology4
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From fossil to microscope: Unraveling the tapestry of tissue anatomy through paleohistology4
Morphological differences in myofibre size and shape: A comparative study of the soleus, gastrocnemius, triceps brachii and vastus lateralis in humans and mice4
Osteohistological description of ostrich and emu long bones, with comments on markers of growth4
3D profiling of mouse epiphyses across ages reveals new potential imaging biomarkers of early spontaneous osteoarthritis4
Histological analysis of the semitendinosus muscle in young children with cerebral palsy compared to age matched typically developing children4
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First insights into the life history of the Early Miocene deer Procervulus ginsburgi from Spain4
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Localization of macrophages and dendritic cells in human thoracic lymph nodes: An immunohistochemical study using surgically obtained specimens4
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A comparative probabilistic analysis of human and chimpanzee rotator cuff functional capacity4
Sympathetic innervation of human cervical lymph nodes: A potential neuroimmunomodulatory target for the treatment of T‐cell‐driven autoimmune diseases like MS?4
Fatty infiltration of gastrocnemius–soleus muscle complex: Considerations for myosteatosis rehabilitation3
The wide gape of snakes: A comparison of the developing mandibular symphysis in sauropsids3
Maxillary morphology of chimpanzees: Captive versus wild environments3
Describing the musculature of mystacial pads in harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) using diceCT3
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Retinoic acid induces the osteogenic differentiation of cat adipose tissue‐derived stromal cells from distinct anatomical sites3
The qualitative analysis of trabecular architecture of the proximal femur based on the P45 sectional plastination technique3
Anatomical insights into fish terrestrial locomotion: A study of barred mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus) fins based on μCT 3D reconstructions3
Effect of human myoblasts on tenogenic progression in 2D and 3D culture models3
Ecomorphological patterns in trigeminal canal branching among sauropsids reveal sensory shift in suchians3
Knee tissue diversity and evolution in different reptile taxa3
Does the articularis cubiti muscle really exist? Anatomical, histological, and magnetic resonance imaging study with a narrative review of literature3
Dental plate histology of †Ischyodus dolloi (Chondrichthyes, Holocephali), from Antarctica3
Rhythmic categories in horse gait kinematics3
Age‐ and size‐related changes in hind limb muscles in two baboon species (Papio anubis and P. papio)3
The changing morphology of the ventricular walls of mouse and human with increasing gestation3
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