Clinical Anatomy

Papers
(The median citation count of Clinical 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
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“Anatomy learnt by dissecting is the one rock upon which all sound medicine and surgery rest”118
“why anatomical facts are of importance to the practicing physician”93
The ductal network in the human testis and epididymis: What belongs to which?72
Ultrasound clinical references of the healthy toenail unit43
Tractography of the ansa lenticularis in the human brain41
Surgical anatomy of the cerebellar tonsils: A cadaveric study38
Curcumin inhibits colon cancer malignant progression and promotes T cell killing by regulating miR‐206 expression36
Cingulate sulcus morphology and paracingulate sulcus variations: Anatomical and radiological studies36
Human anatomy curriculum reform for undergraduate nursing students: An exploratory study31
Angiography with cone‐beam CT versus contrast‐enhanced MRI for living donor transplant imaging: Is MRI enough?31
Microstructure of the radial head: Insights into anatomical variations and implications for advanced interventions30
Is dissection or prosection equal in dental anatomy education?30
A comparison of 1‐ versus 3‐month regional anatomy exposure on learning outcomes of undergraduate medical students25
Sagittal wedging of intervertebral discs and vertebral bodies in the cervical spine and their associations with age, sex and cervical lordosis: A large‐scale morphological study24
Increased incidence of musculoskeletal pain in medical students during distance learning necessitated by the COVID‐19 pandemic24
Human body donation: How informed are the donors?24
Vastus lateralis versus rectus femoris muscle flaps for recalcitrant hip joint infection: An anatomical study comparing the effectiveness of acetabular dead space control23
Dynamic changes of the joint capsule in relation to the zona orbicularis: An anatomical study with possible implications for hip stability mechanism23
Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis22
Using large language models (ChatGPT, Copilot, PaLM, Bard, and Gemini) in Gross Anatomy course: Comparative analysis21
Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors20
Morphology of the dysplastic hip and the relationship with sex and acetabular version19
Sex differences in skeletal muscle fiber types: A meta‐analysis19
Pediatric paranasal sinuses—Development, growth, pathology, & functional endoscopic sinus surgery19
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Anatomy hath withdrawn the veil from the face of humanity16
Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students15
Anatomical variants identified on chest computed tomography of 1000+ COVID‐19 patients from an open‐access dataset15
Visualization of the dentogingival junction using micro‐plastination technique15
Cervical enamel projections from a periodontal perspective: A scoping review15
Newborn anatomy14
Anatomical description of malformations of the neck of the left atrial appendage14
The anatomy of the cystic duct and its association with cholelithiasis: MR cholangiopancreatographic study14
Microsurgical phalloplasty: Anatomical study evaluating the use of the external pudendal vessels as recipients14
Motivation and learning methods of anatomy: Associations with mental well‐being13
Delamination in rotator cuff tears: Explanation of etiology through anatomical dissection13
The potential for facial artery injury during mandibular third molar extraction. An anatomical study using contrast‐enhanced computed tomography13
Incorporating Clinical Examination Skills Into a Preclinical Anatomy Course: A Method for Facilitating Engagement and Interest13
The clinical manifestations of hyperostosis frontalis interna: A qualitative systematic review of cases12
Thirty years of Thiel embalming—A systematic review on its utility in medical research12
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Distribution of the tensor of the vastus intermedius12
Post‐traumatic cauda equina concussion: Definition and description of the injury mechanism10
Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism influence on lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration9
Three‐dimensional printing models improve long‐term retention in medical education of pathoanatomy: A randomized controlled study9
Pedagogical principles used by anatomy teachers to facilitate the teaching and learning of anatomy to physiotherapy undergraduates in the United Kingdom9
A preliminary investigation of digital media supplements for head and neck anatomy: Does production format matter?9
Dental abnormalities in rare genetic bone diseases: Literature review9
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Formation of the interatrial septum: Insights obtained from cardiac computed tomographic angiography9
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Exploring student acceptance of learning technologies in anatomy education: A mixed‐method approach8
Possible points of compression of the ulnar nerve: Tricks and traps that await clinicians from an anatomical point of view8
A core syllabus for histology within the medical curriculum – The cardiovascular and lymphoid systems, the respiratory and digestive systems, and the integument8
Amount and spatial arrangement of muscle fibers in the human laryngeal Musculus ventricularis8
Anatomical study of the sacrotuberous ligament and the hamstring muscles: A histomorphological analysis8
The atrioventricular conduction axis and the aortic root—Inferences for transcatheter replacement of the aortic valve8
Adductor longus: An anatomical study to better understand groin pain8
Anatomy occupies a unique position in the curriculum8
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A comprehensive review of the “supracondylar process” with translation of Adachi8
The sublingual branch of the lingual nerve: Anatomical study and suggestion for a new terminology8
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Distribution of the intramuscular innervation of the triceps brachii: Clinical importance in the treatment of spasticity with botulinum neurotoxin8
The superior vesical artery: A review of conflicting definitions and how these could affect invasive procedures8
Innervation of the heart: Anatomical study with application to better understanding pathologies of the cardiac autonomics8
Introducing AnatomyGPT: A customized artificial intelligence application for anatomical sciences education8
Does maxillary sinus size affect the risk for zygomatic complex fractures?7
Anatomy of the medial wall of the cavernous sinus: A systematic review of the literature7
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Examination of sinus tympani, subtympanic sinus, and facial sinus with MicroCT7
Aortic valve fenestrations: Macroscopic assessment and functional anatomy study7
A three‐dimensional analysis of the development of cranial nerves in human embryos7
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex: An Anatomical and Medical Illustration Study7
Potential of the common facial vein as a recipient vein in free flap reconstruction7
Human body donors at academic institutions in the United States of America: An investigative study7
The anatomical myofascial continuum between the neck and eyes7
Infants can breathe and swallow at the same time?7
Optimizing the selection of the endoscopically assisted supracerebellar transtentorial approach to the medial temporo‐occipital region: Clinical application of one novel grid coordinate system6
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Anatomical study with clinical significance of communicating and visceral branching of the cervical and upper thoracic sympathetic trunk6
Focus on evidence‐based anatomy in contemporary anatomy education: Arguments in favor of a pragmatic approach6
Auricular surface morphology and surface area does not influence subchondral bone density distribution in the dysfunctional sacroiliac joint6
The arterial anatomy of the posterior duodenum ‐ A computed tomography angiography analysis with implications for abdominal surgery6
Optimizing Peripheral Nerve Block Placement in Hip Surgery: A Cadaveric Study Mapping the Posterior Cutaneous Innervation6
What is a superior labial frenulum? An anatomical and histological study6
Human lumbar sympathetic blockade: An anatomical study to address potential block failure6
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Development and assessment of an integrated anatomy mobile app6
“The whole art of medicine lies in observation”6
West meets east: Taking a stab at acupuncture point names6
Microscopy of structures surrounding typical acupoints used in clinical practice and electron microscopic evaluation of acupuncture needles6
Topographical Anatomy of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve: A Cadaveric Study on Anatomical Patterns and Clinical Implications5
Treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome to relieve chronic migraine5
Common fibular nerve palsy due to the Fabella: A review5
Position of lumbar plexus nerves in the psoas major: Application to transpsoas approaches to the lumbar spine5
L5 spondylolysis: Anatomical study comparing healed and unhealed lesions5
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Comparing the Anatomy of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve in Patients With and Without Meralgia Paresthetica: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis5
Clitoral Anatomy in the Feminist Literature: Vagina obscura: An anatomical voyage (2020) and Clitoral Conventions and Transgressions: Graphical representations in anatomy texts, c1900‐1991 (1995)5
Variation in the anterior talofibular ligament and the impact of sex, height, weight, and age5
The interpubic cavity: A scoping review5
Clinical anatomy of the coronary venous system and relevance to retrograde cardioplegia and cardiac electrophysiological interventions5
“Anatomie noe question is absolutely necessary to a Chirurgen”5
An anatomical study of the pharyngeal plexus: Application to avoiding postoperative dysphagia following anterior approaches to the cervical spine5
Distance versus face‐to‐face education of gross anatomy for dental hygiene students: Perceptions and academic achievements of learners5
Abstracts Presented at the Summer Meeting of the British Association of Clinical Anatomists on June 30th, 2022, at the University of Sunderland City Campus, Sunderland, United Kingdom5
The knowledge of the human frame has been neglected5
An MRI study demonstrating consistent anatomic relation of central longitudinal artery and associated periosteal vessels with the medial femoral epicondyle and adductor tubercle—A visual la5
Empowering human anatomy education through gamification and artificial intelligence: An innovative approach to knowledge appropriation5
Perforating cutaneous vessels: A key feature of acupoints – Anatomical evidence from five‐Shu acupoints in the upper limbs5
The triangular fibrocartilage complex in the human wrist: A scoping review toward uniform and clinically relevant terminology5
Connections between postparotid terminal branches of the facial nerve: An immunohistochemistry study5
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Embryological basis of polyorchidism including classification, reproductive potential, and risk of malignancy: A review5
Mechanisms of cerebrospinal fluid secretion by the choroid plexus epithelium: Application to various intracranial pathologies5
The importance of the palatine bone for endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery5
Ambiguous “olfactory” terms for anatomic spaces adjacent to the cribriform plate: A publication database analysis and quest for uniformity5
The importance of anatomical localization of non‐small cell lung carcinoma in predicting mediastinal lymph node metastasis5
Functional relationship between the anatomical structures of the calf and athletic ability4
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Symmetry of bilateral hallux valgus deformity: A radiographic study4
Optimization of mRNA extraction from human nasal mucosa biopsies for gene expression profile analysis by qRT‐PCR4
Enhancing students' agency in learning anatomy vocabulary with a formative intervention design4
The impact of modifications in cadaver dissection time on student learning outcomes in a doctor of physical therapy program4
“Anatomy Is a Living Wholeness of Function…Not Static Academic Structure”4
Anatomical proposal for hyaluronic acid filler injection in subzygomatic arch depression: A dual‐plane injection technique4
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The arterial risk posed by the posterolateral approach: An anatomical cadaveric study of the fibular artery and its variability4
Should Sedillot's triangle be used for central venous cannulation? A cadaveric study4
A comprehensive study of the abdominal ganglia part 1: Celiac, phrenic and superior mesenteric ganglia4
The Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Anatomy: A Systematic Review4
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Anatomy is the basis of medical science4
Tumor remnant after silicone implant en bloc capsulectomy: The magnetic resonance role4
Exploring the uncharted: Missing anatomical names in the Terminologia Anatomica4
TA2Viewer: A web‐based browser for Terminologia Anatomica and online anatomical knowledge4
Standardized statement for the ethical use of human cadaveric tissues in anatomy research papers: Recommendations from Anatomical JournalEditors‐in‐Chief4
The Discovery of the Pericytes: A Historical Note4
The patellar ligament: A comprehensive review3
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Surgical safe zones for oblique lumbar interbody fusion of L1‐5: A cadaveric study3
The anatomical growth of the thoracic cage in adolescents with specific reference to axial growth comparing the right and left hemithorax3
Ultrasonographic visualization of anatomical variations of the supraclavicular nerves3
When does the spheno‐occipital synchondrosis close?3
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Benefits of gamification in medical education3
Movement of the superior mesenteric artery in patients with superior mesenteric artery syndrome: A case‐reference study3
An approach to determining, delivering, and assessing essential course content in a medical human anatomy course3
Variants of arterial supply to the inferior (diaphragmatic) surface of the ventricles of the heart and the influence on age at death3
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Evolution of the term “epicondyle of the femur”: Revisiting the anatomical and surgical literature3
Left–right difference in acetabular articular cartilage surface area and the quantification of acetabular fractures3
Age related increase in internal jugular vein size parallels temporal development of periventricular white matter hyperintensities3
An anatomical study of the suboccipital cavernous sinus and its relationship with the myodural bridge complex3
Substantive changes in the Latin anatomical nomenclature: Sometimes less is more3
Assessing student perception of the integration of portable wireless ultrasound imaging in undergraduate anatomy education3
Anatomical Study of the Retrodural Space of Okada in the Cervical Region: 3D Micro‐CT Findings3
Nerve to the zygomaticus major muscle: An anatomical study and surgical application to smile reconstruction3
Superficial retrocalcaneal bursae and nerves: From anatomy to ultrasound‐guided procedures3
A marginal process of the zygomatic bone predicts a lateral exit of the zygomaticotemporal nerve: An anatomical study with application to surgery around the midface3
Enhancing students' understanding of cardiac physiology by using 4D visualization3
The lymphatic system throughout history: From hieroglyphic translations to state of the art radiological techniques3
Pathology discovered in the “first patient” can be the silent teacher of self‐directed learning3
Anatomy is the alphabet of medicine3
“Anatomy: Inferential and interpretational”3
Comparison of augmented reality with other teaching methods in learning anatomy: A systematic review3
Evaluation of cortical bone density using clinical computed tomography images: Detection of cortical porosity areas or transitional zones in human femoral diaphyses3
Lingual nerve revisited—A comprehensive review Part I: Anatomy and variations3
The size, number, and distribution of nerve endings around and within the human epiglottis, focusing on tracheal intubation maneuvers3
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Interfacet distance at L4 is increased in spines with high‐pelvic incidence3
Femoral artery ligature for treatment of infected groin pseudoaneurysm in injected drug abusers3
Enhancing medical anatomy education with the integration of virtual reality into traditional lab settings3
A reappraisal of pediatric thoracic surface anatomy3
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Education: A Survey of North American Medical Programs3
Cardiac ventricular false tendons: A meta‐analysis3
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The effect of increasing motor end‐plate innervation on smile activation in acute and early facial palsy3
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Evaluation of an elective ultrasound course for medical students3
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What's old is new again: The anatomical studies of Franklin P. Mall and the fascial‐interstitial spaces3
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A national survey on the use of ultrasound as an educational tool to complement anatomy teaching at UK medical schools3
Correlation between individual physical characteristics and spinal cerebrospinal fluid volume3
“Practical Anatomy is to medical men what mathematics are to the physicist”2
Concomitantly discovered visceral artery aneurysms do rarely grow during cancer therapy2
Anatomy podcasts for medical education2
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Classification of the superior mesenteric artery2
Study on the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials of flipped classroom in medical education2
Cervical lateral mass screw length analysis in men versus women2
The challenges of histology education2
“Anatomy…is a science which has revealed man's body to himself”2
Reconstruction of the corticorubral tract in the human brain using diffusion tensor tractography2
The costocervical trunk: A detailed review2
Abstracts Accepted for the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists, June 28–July 2, 20212
Abstracts accepted for the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists, June 15–19, 20202
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A histological study of the adult ligamentum arteriosum: Novel findings with application to a patent ductus arteriosus2
Morphometric assessment of the hip joint in children aged 2–13 years2
The deep brachial artery—A meta‐analysis of its origin and diameter with a review of the literature2
Lorenz Fries on the defense of Avicenna, the prince of physicians: Addressed to the medics of Germany (1530)2
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Morphology of the sternoclavicular joint and its microanatomical changes in response to osteoarthritic degeneration2
Prevalence and characteristics of osseous bridging between vertebral bodies in the cervical spine: A skeletal study2
Caudolenticular gray bridges of the brain: A magnetic resonance imaging study2
Differences in the anatomical structure of the uterus between fertile and infertile individuals2
Female ejaculation and squirting as similar but completely different phenomena: A narrative review of current research2
Impact of articles written in non‐alphabet languages2
Sciatic nerve movement in the deep gluteal space during hip rotations maneuvers2
A new method of learning the function of the extraocular muscles2
The deep fascia and its role in chronic pain and pathological conditions: A review2
Sonography for assessment of thoracic duct anatomy and physiology before and after meals2
The human cervix: Comprehensive review of innervation and clinical significance2
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Development of the McMaster Embalming Scale (MES) to assess embalming solutions for surgical skills training2
Infectious meningitis. Why are the leptomeninges preferentially involved? Electron microscopic insights2
Comparison of ultrasound assisted and intraoperative diameter measurement in acute appendicitis2
The retinacular ligaments of the digital extensor expansion revisited: An anatomical and biomechanical study2
The subscapularis muscle: A meta‐analysis of its variations, prevalence, and anatomy2
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If a man is ignorant of the position of a vital nerve, muscle, artery, or important vein, he is more likely to maim his patients or to destroy rather than save life2
Can ChatGPT Generate Acceptable Case‐Based Multiple‐Choice Questions for Medical School Anatomy Exams? A Pilot Study on Item Difficulty and Discrimination2
“A complete and thorough understanding of Anatomy is essential to intelligent, successful, and honest work in Medicine”2
Revisiting the Latin vocabulary of Terminologia Histologica: I. Nouns2
Comparative histomorphological analysis of elbow ligaments and capsule2
“The student must be taught the kind of anatomy that he must know in his clinical work”2
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Musculus pterygoideus proprius: A meta‐analysis2
A narrative review and clinical anatomy of herpes zoster infection following COVID‐19 vaccination2
History of the hip joint pectineofoveal fold2
Upper end of the central canal of the human spinal cord: Quantitative anatomical study and 3D modeling2
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Quantified analysis of facial movement: A reference for clinical applications2
Three‐dimensional reconstruction of King Henri IV's paranasal sinuses and mastoid cells2
Tutorials in anatomy education of medical students during the COVID‐19 pandemic – An evaluation of its effectiveness2
Systematic review of nerves at risk at the wrist in common surgical approaches to the forearm: Anatomical variations and surgical implications2
New anatomical findings in the mandibular body region: Two parts that make up bucco‐mandibular space2
The middle anorectal artery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of 880 patients/1905 pelvic sides2
Positional Relationship Between the Orbicularis Oculi and Zygomaticus Complex Muscles by Ultrasonography: New Anatomical Insights for Crow's Feet Injection2
Definition and anatomical description of the left atrial appendage neck2
Myofascial junction: Emerging insights into the connection between deep/muscular fascia and muscle1
COVID‐19 modifications to a first year medical human anatomy course: Effects on student performance on summative examinations1
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