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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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Microanatomy of incremental growth lines in dental tissues in reindeer Rangifer tarandus30
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The Fuzzy planar cell polarity protein (FUZ), necessary for primary cilium formation, is essential for pituitary development26
Masticatory myology of the llama (Lama glama, Camelidae) and comparisons with other camelids and euungulates25
Organisation of the nervous system in cysts of the freshwater tardigrade Thulinius ruffoi (Parachela, Isohypsibioidea: Doryphoribiidae)24
Shape variation in the limb long bones of modern elephants reveals adaptations to body mass and habitat23
Effect of deletion of the protein kinase PRKD1 on development of the mouse embryonic heart23
Heterogeneity in form and function of the rat extensor digitorum longus motor unit23
Micro‐CT analysis reveals the changes in bone mineral density in zebrafish craniofacial skeleton with age22
Long legs and small joints: The locomotor capabilities of Homo naledi20
Inner workings of the alligator ankle reveal the mechanistic origins of archosaur locomotor diversity20
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Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear19
Investigating the interfaces of the epiphyseal plate: An integrated approach of histochemistry, microtomography and SEM18
Complex enameloid microstructure of †Ischyrhiza mira rostral denticles18
Variation in head and pinna morphology of preserved Peromyscus spp. specimens and implications for auditory function17
Sphenomandibular ligament and degenerating Meckel's cartilage revisited: Sequential variations with temporal bone deformity for ligament attachment in near‐term human fetuses17
Accessory heads of the biceps brachii muscle: A systematic review and meta‐analysis17
Variation in morphometric parameters of the sacrum (os sacrum) in farmed and feral American mink—An effect of domestication?16
Heterodonty and ontogenetic shift dynamics in the dentition of the tiger shark Galeocerdo cuvier (Chondrichthyes, Galeocerdidae)15
The morphological and functional diversity of apical microvilli15
Structural differences between immature and mature articular cartilage of rabbits by microscopic MRI and polarized light microscopy15
Influences of ontogeny and latitude on the osteohistology of Apalone spinifera14
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Osteohistology of the Maastrichtian, small‐bodied elasmosaurid Kawanectes lafquenianum (Sauropterygia; Plesiosauria)14
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The dorsal portion of the bovine diaphragm as a useful tissue for producing a 3D muscle scaffold13
Embryonic development of the skull in a parthenogenetic lizard, the mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris)13
Mechanisms driving vestibular lamina formation and opening in the mouse13
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Postnatal growth and spatial conformity of the cranium, brain, eyeballs and masseter muscles in the macaque (Macaca mulatta)13
Hind limb muscles influence the architectural properties of long bones in frogs13
The orbitalauricular chord of Alligator: The unusual functional linkage between the earflap and eyelid of Crocodylians13
How does bone microanatomy and musculature covary? An investigation in the forelimb of two species of martens (Martes foina, Martes martes)13
Analysis of palatal marginal alveolar exostosis and palatal torus using cone‐beam computed tomography13
The vomeronasal system of the wolf (Canis lupus signatus): The singularities of a wild canid13
Sound production and mechanism in the cryptic cusk‐eelParophidion vassali13
The relation between macro‐ and microscopic muscular alterations of the medial gastrocnemius in children with spastic cerebral palsy13
Reply to Stöllberger et al.13
A journey in the world of craniofacial development: From 1968 to the future13
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Evolutionary pressures of aerial insectivory reflected in anurognathid pterosaurs12
Comparative analysis of Dipodomys species indicates that kangaroo rat hindlimb anatomy is adapted for rapid evasive leaping12
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The unique rectus extraocular muscles of cetaceans: Homologies and possible functions12
In vivo and ex vivo range of motion in the fire salamander Salamandra salamandra12
The relationship between Meckel's cartilage resorption and incisor tooth germ in mice12
Different, but the same: Inferring the hunting behaviour of the hypercarnivorous bush dog (Speothos venaticus) through finite element analysis12
Myology of the pelvic limb of the brown‐throated three‐toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus)11
The osteohistology of Orthosuchus stormbergi using synchrotron radiation microcomputed tomography11
Preservatives for postmortem brain tissue in biomechanical testing: A pilot study11
How to make a digital reconstruction of the human ribcage11
Spherical frame projections for visualising joint range of motion, and a complementary method to capture mobility data11
Summer Meeting of the Anatomical Society: Dublin 202211
Advancements in left ventricular assist devices to prevent pump thrombosis and blood coagulopathy11
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Shape modelling of the oropharynx distinguishes associations with body morphology but not whiplash‐associated disorder11
Ovary structure and symbiotic associates of a ground mealybug, Rhizoecus albidus (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha: Rhizoecidae) and their phylogenetic implications10
The secret in their eyes: A review of the recessus orbitalis, a unique structure of flatfishes10
Thoracolumbar transitional vertebrae: Quantitative differentiation and associated numeric variation in the vertebral column using skeletal remains10
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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
Sex differences in quantitative ultrasonographic measurements of the rectus femoris in children10
Quadrate orientation and joint reaction force underwent correlated evolution during suchian evolution10
Running, jumping, hunting, and scavenging: Functional analysis of vertebral mobility and backbone properties in carnivorans10
Cap‐to‐bell stage molar tooth morphogenesis occurs through proliferation‐independent sulcus sharpening and condensation‐associated tension in the dental papilla10
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 10
Mechanisms of dermal bone repair after predatory attack in the giant stem‐group teleostLeedsichthys problematicusWoodward, 1889a (Pachycormiformes)10
Architectural anatomy of the human tibialis anterior presents morphological asymmetries between superficial and deep unipennate regions10
Differentiation of strains in the lateral and medial bands of the iliofemoral ligament: A segmental approach10
The Sun Also Rises: Tracing the evolution of humanistic values in anatomy pedagogy and research, including cadaveric acquisition practices10
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Osteology and arthrology of the ankle and tarsometatarsus of anoles (Iguania: Anolidae): not convergent with geckos but divergent from the ancestral iguanian condition9
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Bone microstructure as an indicator of digging ability in moles (Talpidae, Eulipotyphla)9
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Subunit‐specific expression and function of AMPA receptors in the mouse locus coeruleus8
Plicidentine in the oral fangs of parrotfish (Scarinae, Labriformes)8
Embryonic and skeletal development of the albino African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis)8
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Morphology of the antegonial notch and its utility in the determination of sex on skeletal materials8
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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
Arteries and veins in awake mice using two‐photon microscopy8
Life history data derived from the dental histological analysis of Giraffa camelopardalis: Implications for the palaeohistology of extinct giraffids8
Confocal microscopy of telangiectatic capillaries (TelCaps) and other features of microvascular remodeling following branch retinal vein occlusion8
Intravertebral vs. intervertebral integration and modularity in the vertebral column of mammalian carnivorans8
Human semicircular canal form: Ontogenetic changes and variation of shape and size8
Continuity of interstitial spaces within and outside the human lung8
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Gender differences on effects of forearm rotation on compressive stiffness of flexor carpi ulnaris during submaximal handgrip contractions8
Skull morphology in native and non‐native cattle breeds in Türkiye8
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Taxonomic and sex differences in sagittal cresting among gracile and robust capuchin monkeys8
Key separable events in the remodelling of the pharyngeal arches8
The role of Vesalius and his contemporaries in the transfiguration of human anatomical science8
The hyoid as a sound conducting apparatus in laryngeally echolocating bats8
Considering a core curriculum for DSDs and gender identities—It is complicated7
Axillary arch (of Langer): A large‐scale dissection and simulation study based on unembalmed cadavers of body donors7
Locomotor and postural diversity among reptiles viewed through the prism of femoral microanatomy: Palaeobiological implications for some Permian and Mesozoic taxa7
Venous vascularization of the forehead and clinical implications—A comprehensive review7
Is thoracolumbar fascia shear‐wave modulus affected by active and passive knee flexion?7
Increased sampling reveals the complex evolution of sauropod dinosaur tooth replacement rates7
On the definition, construction, and presentation of the human cerebral sulci: A morphology‐based approach7
ERα/β/DMP1 axis promotes trans‐differentiation of chondrocytes to bone cells through GSK‐3β/β‐catenin pathway7
Muscular anatomy of the forelimb of tiger (Panthera tigris)7
Structural characterization of newt tendon regeneration after complete transection: In vivo two‐photon imaging and transmission electron microscopy7
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Comparative muscle anatomy of the anuran pelvis and hindlimb in relation to locomotor mode7
Supporting early career researchers: Highlights from the Journal of Anatomy Early Career Researcher Workshop7
Determining modulus of elasticity using finite element analysis and non‐destructive testing: Are aquatic animal whiskers stiffer?7
Correspondence: Morphological features of the greater occipital nerve and its possible importance for interventional procedures7
Morphogenesis of the pulmonary vein and left atrial appendage in human embryos and early fetuses7
Fibroblast growth factor signalling regulates the development of tooth root7
Cranial shape variation in mink: Separating two highly similar species7
The development of the external genitals in female human embryos and foetuses. Part 1: Perineal thick skin, clitoris and labia7
Locomotor signals in the trabecular structure of the hominoid clavicle7
Coracoid strength as an indicator of wing‐beat propulsion in birds7
What is new in flexor tendon pulleys and the gaps between them in triphalangeal fingers of the hand?6
Histological features and Gαolf expression patterns in the nasal cavity of sea turtles6
Hindlimb biomechanics of Lagosuchus talampayensis (Archosauria, Dinosauriformes), with comments on skeletal morphology6
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Enhanced imaging of porcine thoracic aorta vasa vasorum with contrast micro‐computed tomography6
The simple morphology of the sunfish heart6
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
Correction to “Locomotor, ecological and phylogenetic drivers of skeletal proportions in frogs”6
Factors impacting the complexity of the leporid intracranial joint6
Multiple developmental origins of the avian propatagial muscle and their evolutionary implications6
Medial gastrocnemius growth in children who are typically developing: Can changes in muscle volume and length be accurately predicted from age?6
Assessment of subchondral bone microdamage quantification using contrast‐enhanced imaging techniques6
Cryodehydration protocol to obtain high‐quality permanent anatomical material6
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Postcranial skeletal pneumaticity innon‐aquaticneoavians: Insights from accipitrimorphae6
The anatomy and feeding mechanism of the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus)6
Re: Sensory innervation of the human male prepuce—Meissner’s corpuscles predominate6
The developing juvenile distal tibia: Radiographic identification of distinct ontogenetic phases and structural trajectories6
Claws and toepads in mainland and island Anolis (Squamata: Dactyloidae): Different adaptive radiations with intersectional morphospatial zones6
Investigation of heterocellular features of the mouse retinal neurovascular unit by 3D electron microscopy6
The anatomy and variation of the coracoid attachment of the subclavius muscle in humans6
Characterisation of spinal ligaments in the embryonic chick6
Dumbbell‐shaped brains of Polish crested chickens as a model system for the evolution of novel brain morphologies6
True‐color 3D rendering of human anatomy using surface‐guided color sampling from cadaver cryosection image data: A practical approach6
Bite hard: Linking cranial loading mechanics to ecological differences in gnawing behavior in caviomorph rodents6
Microstructure and development of the dermal ossicles of Antarctopelta oliveroi (Dinosauria, Ankylosauria): A complex morphogenetic system deciphered through three‐dimensional X‐ray microtomogr6
Growth patterns of facial muscles at the angle of the mouth: A histological study using midterm and near‐term human fetuses6
Melatonin ultrastructural localization in mitochondria of human salivary glands6
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Quadriceps muscle contraction causes medial patellofemoral ligament elongation by intermeshed fibers of vastus medialis oblique muscle6
Sexual dimorphism in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, medial preoptic area and suprachiasmatic nucleus in male and female tree shrews6
Light and scanning electron microscope characterization of mandibular symphysis tissue as a functional adaptation in the mandible development of human fetuses6
Age‐dependent change and intraskeletal variability in secondary osteons of elderly Australians6
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
Topohistology of dendritic cells and macrophages in the distal and proximal nodes along the lymph flow from the lung5
Nasal capsule ossification: A histological study using human foetuses to find an association between the foetus and adult morphologies of the nasal wall5
The vomeronasal system in semiaquatic beavers5
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Comparative electron microscopic visualization of the lung alveolar epithelial glycocalyx with different staining and labeling methods5
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The olfactory striae: A historical perspective on the inconsistent anatomy of the bulbar projections5
Novel evolution of a hyper‐elongated tongue in a Cretaceous enantiornithine from China and the evolution of the hyolingual apparatus and feeding in birds5
Re‐description of the early Triassic diapsidPalacrodonfrom the lower Fremouw formation of Antarctica5
Histological analysis of retinal development and remodeling in the brown anole lizard (Anolis sagrei)5
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
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Icex: Advances in the automatic extraction and volume calculation of cranial cavities5
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Correspondence: In response to Kaleeny and Janis5
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Occipital bone modeling patterns during the first years of life: A preliminary histological and quantitative approach5
Craniofacial orientation and parietal bone morphology in adult modern humans5
Are spinal cord and medulla samples from embalmed donors suitable for histological examination? A pilot study5
Localisation of the centre of the highest region of muscle spindle abundance of anterior forearm muscles5
A new classification system for the anatomical variations of the human circle of Willis: A systematic review5
Head anatomy of a lantern shark wet‐collection specimen (Chondrichthyes: Etmopteridae)5
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True grit? Comparative anatomy and evolution of gizzards in fishes5
Anatomy of the heart of the leatherback turtle5
Skull morphology and histology indicate the presence of an unexpected buccal soft tissue structure in dinosaurs5
A workflow for the creation of photorealistic 3D cadaveric models using photogrammetry5
The virtual brain endocast of Trogosus (Mammalia, Tillodontia) and its relevance in understanding the extinction of archaic placental mammals5
Sirenomelia: An anatomical assessment and genetic sex determination of two cases4
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Unique morphological architecture of the hamstring muscles and its functional relevance revealed by analysis of isolated muscle specimens and quantification of structural parameters4
First insights into the life history of the Early Miocene deer Procervulus ginsburgi from Spain4
Investigating the role connective tissue fibroblasts play in the altered muscle anatomy associated with the limb abnormality, Radial Dysplasia4
Morphological features of the mouse duodenocolic fold in foetus and adult4
Morpho‐functional characterization of the submucosal glands at the nasopharyngeal end of the auditory tube in humans4
Retinal organoids provide unique insights into molecular signatures of inherited retinal disease throughout retinogenesis4
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Morphological differences in myofibre size and shape: A comparative study of the soleus, gastrocnemius, triceps brachii and vastus lateralis in humans and mice4
The diverse terminology of reptile eggshell microstructure and its effect on phylogenetic comparative analyses4
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Effects of growth on muscle architecture of knee extensors4
Intraskeletal histovariability and skeletochronology in an ornithopod dinosaur from the Maestrazgo Basin (Teruel, Spain)4
Utility of a flexed neck sagittal magentic resonance imaging sequence for the assessment of cerebellomedullary cistern in dogs4
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Observations on the reproductive morphology of the female short‐beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus4
Localization of macrophages and dendritic cells in human thoracic lymph nodes: An immunohistochemical study using surgically obtained specimens4
Twisted orientation of the muscle bundles in the levator ani functional parts in women: Implications for pelvic floor support mechanism4
Comparative analysis of craniofacial shape in two mouse models of Down syndrome: Ts65Dn and TcMAC214
Glial cells are affected more than interneurons by the loss of Engrailed 2 gene in the mouse cerebellum4
Anatomical description of neornithine stomach with implications on neornithine stomach morphology4
Leonardo da Vinci and dental anatomy4
Hearing abilities of a late‐surviving archaeocete (Cetacea: Kekenodontidae), and implications for the evolution of sound in Neoceti4
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Bipedalism or bipedalisms: The os coxae of StW 5734
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Morphological variation, modularity and integration in the scapula and humerus of Lissotriton newts4
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Size and shape heterodonty in the early Permian synapsid Mesenosaurus efremovi4
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
Synchondrosis fusion contributes to the progression of postnatal craniofacial dysmorphology in syndromic craniosynostosis4
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3D profiling of mouse epiphyses across ages reveals new potential imaging biomarkers of early spontaneous osteoarthritis4
How to estimate the sarcomere size based on oblique sections of skeletal muscle4
Internal vascular channel architecture in human auditory ossicles4
Semicircular canal morphology in Rodentia and its relationship to locomotion4
A comparative probabilistic analysis of human and chimpanzee rotator cuff functional capacity4
Comparative examination of pinniped craniofacial musculature and its role in aquatic feeding4
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A historical review of experimental imaging of the beating heart coronary microcirculation in vivo4
Lungfish‐like antero‐labial tooth addition and amphibian‐like enameloid‐enamel transition in the coronoid of a Devonian stem actinopterygian4
Osteohistological description of ostrich and emu long bones, with comments on markers of growth4
Ecomorphological patterns in trigeminal canal branching among sauropsids reveal sensory shift in suchians3
Does the articularis cubiti muscle really exist? Anatomical, histological, and magnetic resonance imaging study with a narrative review of literature3
The altered osteocytic expression of connexin 43 and sclerostin in human cadaveric donors with alcoholic liver cirrhosis: Potential treatment targets3
There is no fusion fascia in the abdomen and extraperitoneal fascia always surrounds the mesentery3
Embryological development and comparative analysis of Anguis colchica (Nordmann, 1840): Insights into ossification and morphological traits in anguimorph lizards3
The changing morphology of the ventricular walls of mouse and human with increasing gestation3
Human muscle and spinal activation in response to body weight loading3
Fatty infiltration of gastrocnemius–soleus muscle complex: Considerations for myosteatosis rehabilitation3
Anatomical analysis of the motor endplate zones of the suprascapular nerve to the infraspinatus muscle and its clinical significance in managing pain disorder3
Dental anatomy and replacement patterns in the early Permian stem amniote, Seymouria3
Rhythmic categories in horse gait kinematics3
A comparative anatomical and histological study on the presence of an apical splenic nerve in mice and humans3
Maxillary morphology of chimpanzees: Captive versus wild environments3
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Reinterpretation of tuberculate cervical vertebrae of Eocene birds as an exceptional anti‐predator adaptation against the mammalian craniocervical killing bite3
Variation in air sac morphology and postcranial skeletal pneumatization patterns in the African grey parrot3
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Hindlimb and pelvic anatomy of Caiman yacare (Archosauria, Pseudosuchia): Myology and osteological correlates with emphasis on lower leg and autopodial musculature3
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