OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger is 5. 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.)

Article	Citations
Morphological characterization of cholinergic partition cells: A transmitter-specific tracing study by Cre/lox-dependent viral gene expression	60
Editorial Board	56
Editorial Board	31
Anatomical framework for pre-operative planning of laparoscopic left-sided colorectal surgery: Potential relevance of the distance between the inferior mesenteric artery and inferior mesenteric vein	28
Professor Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Henning M. BEIER (October 26, 1940–April 11, 2021)	26
Ultrasonographic measurements of gastro-soleus fascia thickness in midportion Achilles tendinopathy: A case-control study	25
A survey of pelvic types on computed tomography images	25
Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells restored hematopoiesis by improving radiation induced bone marrow niche remodeling in rats	22
Variations of the lumbrical muscles of the hand: Systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Preterm rabbit-derived Precision Cut Lung Slices as alternative model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preclinical study: a morphological fine-tuning approach	21
Asymmetry of dental or joint anatomy or impaired chewing function contribute to chronic temporomandibular joint disorders	21
Traces of Nazi victims in Hermann Stieve’s histological collection	20
Deep femoral artery: A new point of view based on cadaveric study	19
Obituary	19
In Vivo feature of the regenerative potential of chitosan and alginate based osteoplastic composites doped with calcium phosphates, zinc ions, and vitamin D2	18
The decreasing prevalence of the thyroid ima artery: A systematic review and machine learning assisted meta-analysis	18
Old name, new face: A systematic analysis of flexor digitorum superficialis muscle with “chiasma antebrachii”	18
Integration of micro-CT and histology data for vasculature morpho-functional analysis in tissue regeneration	17
X-ray and anatomical features of the lower jaw alveolar cortical layer in children	16
Editorial Board	16
Markers of dental pulp stem cells in in vivo developmental context	16
Editorial Board	16
Effects of food hardness on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: Qualitative and quantitative micro-CT analysis of rats in vivo	16
Morphology and anatomical variability of the external auditory canal: A population-based MRI study	15
Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite in regeneration of periodontal intrabony defects: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15

Clinical anatomy of the spina musculi recti lateralis: A frequently overlooked variation of the greater wing of the sphenoid	14
Effectiveness and abrasiveness of activated charcoal as a whitening agent: A systematic review of in vitro studies	14
Isopsoralen promotes osteogenic differentiation of human jawbone marrow mesenchymal cells through Notch signaling pathway	14
Evaluation of the relationship of navicular tuberosity and tibialis posterior tendon with medial longitudinal arch	13
Effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus on the microstructural, compositional and mechanical properties of cartilages	13
Editorial	13
Prone positioning improves surgical access to the thoracolumbar junction – An MRI pilot study	13
Extended reality anatomy undergraduate teaching: A literature review on an alternative method of learning	12
Molecular detection of lacrimal apparatus and ocular surface - related ABC transporter genes	12
Ectopic models recapitulating morphological and functional features of articular cartilage	12
In jars: The integration of historical anatomical and pathological potted specimens in undergraduate education	12
Animated teaching improves student learning of human gastrulation and neurulation	12
Immunohistochemical analysis of the ligamentum mucosum is the key to understand its clinical usefulness	12
Editorial Board	12
Stereological study of cerebellar morphology in feline fetuses: Insights from the final gestational stage	11
Inter-hemispherical comparison of tau-pathology in the human temporal lobe	11
Differential expression of glycans in the urothelial layers of horse urinary bladder	11
Editorial Board	11
Resveratrol can improve spinal cord injury by activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway	11
Autogenous particulated dentin for alveolar ridge preservation. A systematic review	11
Changes of biliary cilia, smooth muscle tissue distribution, innervation and extracellular matrices during morphological evolution of hepatic architectures in vertebrates	11
Histological changes of the skin during postembryonic development of the crested newt Triturus ivanbureschi (Urodela, Salamandridae)	10
Investigation of the variability of the pterygomandibular space from the point of view of the target point of the inferior alveolar nerve block	10
The influence of collaborative learning and self-organisation on medical students’ academic performance in anatomy	10
Implant insertion using an orientation template and a full-guiding template — A prospective model analysis in a cohort of dentists participating in an implantology curriculum	10
Intracerebroventricular injection of spexin stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and increases the secretion of male reproductive hormones in rats	10
Incremental lines in human acellular tooth cementum – New insights by SEM analysis	10
Evaluation of nerve innervation distribution of orbicularis oculi muscle for botulinum neurotoxin application using Sihler's method	10
Prevalence and anatomy of the anomalous subclavius posticus muscle and its clinical implications with emphasis in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: Scoping review and meta-analysis	10
The posterior-inferior recess of the sinus tympani, an anatomical novelty	10
Hotspots of facial artery perforators and perforasomes for easier flap guidance: An anatomical study	10
Max Clara: Sweet life in Istanbul with a bitter end 1950–1966 and the search for unethically obtained tissue specimens from his estate in Turkish collections	9
Topography of muscular branches of the superficial fibular nerve based on anatomical preparation of human foetuses	9
Macrophage-activating lipoprotein (MALP)-2 impairs the healing of partial tendon injuries in mice	9
Editorial Board	9
Internal vascular anatomy of the human lacrimal gland: A protocol based on cadaver dissection and three-dimensional micro-computed tomography	9
Exploring the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence in animal anatomy	9
A morphological study of the inferior phrenic arteries on multidetector computed tomography and angiography	9
In the eye of the beholder – how course delivery affects anatomy education	9
The distance between the distal margin of the flexor retinaculum and the radiocarpal joint as a landmark in CTS surgery: A cadaver study	8
The long-term failure of RYGB surgery in improving T2DM is related to hyperinsulinism	8
The combination of autologous mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes and neurotrophic factors as an intervention for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	8
Inhibition of mitochondrial VDAC1 oligomerization alleviates apoptosis and necroptosis of retinal neurons following OGD/R injury	8
Evolution and development of extraocular motor neurons, nerves and muscles in vertebrates	8
Comparative in situ characterization of erythroid cells found throughout the developing tongue tissue, circulation, and liver of fetal mice	8
Geometric morphometric anatomy of the lacrimal punctum in normal population: Punctum update (PUP) study – Paper 5	8
A proposal for a new classification of the Coracobrachialis longus: A rare case or a new, distinct muscle?	8
In memory of Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. habil. Werner Linß	8
Body procurement in the Dr. Senckenbergische Anatomie in Frankfurt/Main after the Second World War — From unclaimed corpses to body bequests	8
Caspase-12 affects chondrogenesis in mice	8

Anatomical human body donation in South Africa: Inconsistencies of informed consent	8
Screening algorithms for HBV, HCV, HIV and syphilis in an anatomical donation program	8
Establishing an experimental Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis model in mice – Challenges and solutions	7
Comparison of augmented reality and cutting guide technology in assisted harvesting of iliac crest grafts – A cadaver study	7
Corrigendum to “Wnt/β-catenin signaling was activated in supporting cells during exposure of the zebrafish lateral line to cisplatin” [Ann. Anat. 226 (2019) 48–56]	7
The median nerve´s system of connective tissue distal to the pronator teres to the carpal tunnel	7
Impact of glycine and erythritol/chlorhexidine air-polishing powders on human gingival fibroblasts: An in vitro study	7
The dynamic progression of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis-like lesions elicited by mandibular shift in a rat model	7
The expression patterns of IL-1β and IL-10 and their relation to CYP epoxygenases in normal human placenta	7
Obituary Prof. Dr. sc. med. Rüdiger Schultka	7
Editorial Board	7
Histological evaluation of extraction sites grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen: Randomized controlled trial	7
Mesenchymal stem cells enhance AQP1 expression in the sublingual salivary gland of ovariectomized menopausal rat model	7
Investigation of the use of gelatine-glycerine and gelatine-polyvinyl alcohol mixtures as tissue consistency preservatives in cadavers fixed with modified SEFS solution	7
Superior labial artery and vein anastomosis configuration to be considered in lip augmentation	7
The “economy of truth” – New historical sources allow new insights into Hermann Stieveʼs use of bodies of execution victims for research	7
Classifications of the extensor hallucis longus tendon variations: Updated and comprehensive narrative review	6
Anatomical variation of the sympathetic trunk and aberrant rami communicantes and their clinical implications	6
Morphological differences between the lesser and the greater omenta in albino rats	6
Peroxisomes in the mouse parotid glands: An in-depth morphological and molecular analysis	6
Morphological differences between the dorsal and palmar septa of the first extensor compartment in relation to the brachioradialis and pronator quadratus	6
Knowledge levels and attitudes of medical faculty students related to whole body donation in Türkiye	6
Expect the unexpected: The course of the inferior alveolar artery – Preliminary results and clinical implications	6
The retromandibular loop of the external carotid artery	6
Evaluation of automated detection of head position on lateral cephalometric radiographs based on deep learning techniques	6
Anatomical study of all carpal and adjoining bones of the wrist using 3D CT reconstruction –Finding the ultimate biomechanical theory	6
Expression of RAD9B in the mesostriatal system of rats and humans: Overexpression in a 6-OHDA rat model of Parkinson's disease	6
Obituary	6
Bimodal expression of Wnt5a in the tooth germ: A comparative study using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry	6
Evaluation of dural channels in the human parasagittal dural space and dura mater	6
Review. Limb regeneration in lizards under natural and experimental conditions with considerations on the induction of appendages regeneration in amniotes	6
Minimally invasive denervation of the wrist: A cadaveric feasibility study for a single injection that targets both anterior and posterior interosseous nerves under ultrasound-guidance	6
The Medical University of Vienna and the legacy of Pernkopf’s anatomical atlas: Elsevier’s donation of the original drawings to the Josephinum	6
Fasting duration impacts ribosome protein 6 phosphorylation in zebrafish brain: New insights in aquatic organisms’ welfare	6
Biomechanical characteristics of maxillary anterior incisor, conventional immediate implantation and socket shield technique — A finite element analysis and case report	6
Spike protein-related proteinopathies: A focus on the neurological side of spikeopathies	6
Innsbruck's histological institute in the third Reich: Specimens from NS-victims	6
Transient receptor potential M2 channel in the hypothalamic preoptic area and its impact on thermoregulation during menopause	6
A consolidated summary of South African human skeletal repositories	6
Microscopic and virtual approaches to oral pathology: A case study from El Mirador Cave (Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain)	6
A cross-sectional study of the anatomy of the jaws of a central-European caucasian population using cone beam computer tomography as a prerequisite for designing pre-formed calcium phosphate cement sc	6
Mathematical definition and rules of the splitting/merging patterns in bundles of human peripheral nerve segment	5
Simvastatin accelerates the healing process of burn wound in Wistar rats through Akt/mTOR signaling pathway	5
An overview of the applications of AI for detecting anatomical configurations in endodontics	5
Anatomic mapping of the collateral branches of the external carotid artery with regard to daily clinical practice	5
A comprehensive anatomical classification system of the extramuscular innervation of the gracilis muscle as guidance for free functional muscle transfer	5
New insights in the renal distribution profile of TRPC3 – Of mice and men	5
TRPC6-protein expression in the elderly and in liver disease	5
Biogenesis and release of endothelial extracellular vesicles: Morphological aspects	5
Influence of learning strategies and motivation on anatomy test performance of undergraduate medical students	5
Large scale analysis of osteocyte lacunae in klotho hypomorphic mice using high-resolution micro-computed tomography	5
Prevalence and risk factors of potentially malignant disorders of the mucosa in the general population	5
Three-dimensional measurements of symmetry for the mandibular ramus	5
Editorial Board	5
Obituary for Professor Dr. med. Renate Lüllmann – Rauch	5
The human major sublingual gland and its neuropeptidergic and nitrergic innervations	5
The subpopliteal fat body	5
VGF modifications related to nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurodegeneration induced by the pesticide fipronil in adult male rats	5
Comparative study of two re-embedding methods on the ultrastructure of corneal tissue	5
Morphological features of the non-affected side of the hindfoot in patients with unilateral varus ankle osteoarthritis	5
Moderate-intensity intermittent exercise prevents memory deficit, hippocampal neuron loss, and elevated level of Alzheimer’s dementia markers in the hippocampus of trimethyltin-induced rats	5
Atheromatosis of the brain-supplying arteries: Circle of Willis, basilar, vertebral and their branches	5
CT imaging analysis of the C7 pedicle and lateral mass in children aged 0–14 years	5
Remodeling dental anatomy vs sham therapy for chronic temporomandibular disorders. A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial	5
Bovine lactoferrin inhibits alveolar bone destruction in an orthodontic rat model with periodontitis	5
Levator scapulae and rhomboid minor are united	5