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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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“Anatomy learnt by dissecting is the one rock upon which all sound medicine and surgery rest”140
“why anatomical facts are of importance to the practicing physician”103
Ultrasound clinical references of the healthy toenail unit100
Surgical anatomy of the cerebellar tonsils: A cadaveric study45
Tractography of the ansa lenticularis in the human brain43
Angiography with cone‐beam CT versus contrast‐enhanced MRI for living donor transplant imaging: Is MRI enough?42
Is dissection or prosection equal in dental anatomy education?42
A comparison of 1‐ versus 3‐month regional anatomy exposure on learning outcomes of undergraduate medical students40
Vastus lateralis versus rectus femoris muscle flaps for recalcitrant hip joint infection: An anatomical study comparing the effectiveness of acetabular dead space control39
Microstructure of the radial head: Insights into anatomical variations and implications for advanced interventions33
Increased incidence of musculoskeletal pain in medical students during distance learning necessitated by the COVID‐19 pandemic33
The ductal network in the human testis and epididymis: What belongs to which?31
Cingulate sulcus morphology and paracingulate sulcus variations: Anatomical and radiological studies31
Curcumin inhibits colon cancer malignant progression and promotes T cell killing by regulating miR‐206 expression28
Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors26
Pediatric paranasal sinuses—Development, growth, pathology, & functional endoscopic sinus surgery26
Morphology of the dysplastic hip and the relationship with sex and acetabular version25
Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis25
Human anatomy curriculum reform for undergraduate nursing students: An exploratory study24
Using large language models (ChatGPT, Copilot, PaLM, Bard, and Gemini) in Gross Anatomy course: Comparative analysis24
Sex differences in skeletal muscle fiber types: A meta‐analysis23
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Motivation and learning methods of anatomy: Associations with mental well‐being18
Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students17
Visualization of the dentogingival junction using micro‐plastination technique16
Assessing the Anatomical Accuracy of AI‐Generated Medical Illustrations: A Comparative Study of Text‐to‐Image Generator Tools in Anatomy Education15
The anatomy of the cystic duct and its association with cholelithiasis: MR cholangiopancreatographic study15
Anatomy hath withdrawn the veil from the face of humanity15
Cervical enamel projections from a periodontal perspective: A scoping review15
Delamination in rotator cuff tears: Explanation of etiology through anatomical dissection15
Anatomical description of malformations of the neck of the left atrial appendage15
The potential for facial artery injury during mandibular third molar extraction. An anatomical study using contrast‐enhanced computed tomography14
Incorporating Clinical Examination Skills Into a Preclinical Anatomy Course: A Method for Facilitating Engagement and Interest14
Microsurgical phalloplasty: Anatomical study evaluating the use of the external pudendal vessels as recipients14
Anatomical variants identified on chest computed tomography of 1000+ COVID‐19 patients from an open‐access dataset14
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Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism influence on lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration12
Dental abnormalities in rare genetic bone diseases: Literature review12
Post‐traumatic cauda equina concussion: Definition and description of the injury mechanism12
A preliminary investigation of digital media supplements for head and neck anatomy: Does production format matter?11
Three‐dimensional printing models improve long‐term retention in medical education of pathoanatomy: A randomized controlled study11
Formation of the interatrial septum: Insights obtained from cardiac computed tomographic angiography11
Thirty years of Thiel embalming—A systematic review on its utility in medical research10
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Distribution of the tensor of the vastus intermedius10
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The clinical manifestations of hyperostosis frontalis interna: A qualitative systematic review of cases10
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Anatomical study of the sacrotuberous ligament and the hamstring muscles: A histomorphological analysis9
Adductor longus: An anatomical study to better understand groin pain9
The atrioventricular conduction axis and the aortic root—Inferences for transcatheter replacement of the aortic valve9
Innervation of the heart: Anatomical study with application to better understanding pathologies of the cardiac autonomics9
Pedagogical principles used by anatomy teachers to facilitate the teaching and learning of anatomy to physiotherapy undergraduates in the United Kingdom9
The sublingual branch of the lingual nerve: Anatomical study and suggestion for a new terminology9
Possible points of compression of the ulnar nerve: Tricks and traps that await clinicians from an anatomical point of view9
Exploring student acceptance of learning technologies in anatomy education: A mixed‐method approach9
A comprehensive review of the “supracondylar process” with translation of Adachi9
The superior vesical artery: A review of conflicting definitions and how these could affect invasive procedures9
Distribution of the intramuscular innervation of the triceps brachii: Clinical importance in the treatment of spasticity with botulinum neurotoxin8
Introducing AnatomyGPT: A customized artificial intelligence application for anatomical sciences education8
Anatomy of the medial wall of the cavernous sinus: A systematic review of the literature8
Anatomical study with clinical significance of communicating and visceral branching of the cervical and upper thoracic sympathetic trunk8
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A core syllabus for histology within the medical curriculum – The cardiovascular and lymphoid systems, the respiratory and digestive systems, and the integument8
Anatomy occupies a unique position in the curriculum8
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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex: An Anatomical and Medical Illustration Study8
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The Aorta‐Gonad‐Mesonephros (AGM): A Crossroads Between Hematopoiesis and Angiogenesis. A Historical Note8
Amount and spatial arrangement of muscle fibers in the human laryngeal Musculus ventricularis8
Infants can breathe and swallow at the same time?8
Potential of the common facial vein as a recipient vein in free flap reconstruction8
Examination of sinus tympani, subtympanic sinus, and facial sinus with MicroCT7
The anatomical myofascial continuum between the neck and eyes7
“The whole art of medicine lies in observation”7
Focus on evidence‐based anatomy in contemporary anatomy education: Arguments in favor of a pragmatic approach7
Optimizing Peripheral Nerve Block Placement in Hip Surgery: A Cadaveric Study Mapping the Posterior Cutaneous Innervation7
Optimizing the selection of the endoscopically assisted supracerebellar transtentorial approach to the medial temporo‐occipital region: Clinical application of one novel grid coordinate system7
Development and assessment of an integrated anatomy mobile app7
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Auricular surface morphology and surface area does not influence subchondral bone density distribution in the dysfunctional sacroiliac joint7
West meets east: Taking a stab at acupuncture point names7
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A three‐dimensional analysis of the development of cranial nerves in human embryos7
Human body donors at academic institutions in the United States of America: An investigative study7
The arterial anatomy of the posterior duodenum ‐ A computed tomography angiography analysis with implications for abdominal surgery7
Does maxillary sinus size affect the risk for zygomatic complex fractures?7
What is a superior labial frenulum? An anatomical and histological study7
Human lumbar sympathetic blockade: An anatomical study to address potential block failure7
Aortic valve fenestrations: Macroscopic assessment and functional anatomy study7
Microscopy of structures surrounding typical acupoints used in clinical practice and electron microscopic evaluation of acupuncture needles6
The importance of the palatine bone for endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery6
Position of lumbar plexus nerves in the psoas major: Application to transpsoas approaches to the lumbar spine6
Distance versus face‐to‐face education of gross anatomy for dental hygiene students: Perceptions and academic achievements of learners6
L5 spondylolysis: Anatomical study comparing healed and unhealed lesions6
The importance of anatomical localization of non‐small cell lung carcinoma in predicting mediastinal lymph node metastasis6
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)6
Embryological basis of polyorchidism including classification, reproductive potential, and risk of malignancy: A review6
Variation in the anterior talofibular ligament and the impact of sex, height, weight, and age6
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The knowledge of the human frame has been neglected6
Mechanisms of cerebrospinal fluid secretion by the choroid plexus epithelium: Application to various intracranial pathologies6
Perforating cutaneous vessels: A key feature of acupoints – Anatomical evidence from five‐Shu acupoints in the upper limbs6
Comparing the Anatomy of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve in Patients With and Without Meralgia Paresthetica: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis6
“Anatomie noe question is absolutely necessary to a Chirurgen”5
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An anatomical study of the pharyngeal plexus: Application to avoiding postoperative dysphagia following anterior approaches to the cervical spine5
Should Sedillot's triangle be used for central venous cannulation? A cadaveric study5
Anatomy is the basis of medical science5
Connections between postparotid terminal branches of the facial nerve: An immunohistochemistry study5
Empowering human anatomy education through gamification and artificial intelligence: An innovative approach to knowledge appropriation5
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
Clinical anatomy of the coronary venous system and relevance to retrograde cardioplegia and cardiac electrophysiological interventions5
The arterial risk posed by the posterolateral approach: An anatomical cadaveric study of the fibular artery and its variability5
The Discovery of the Pericytes: A Historical Note5
Functional relationship between the anatomical structures of the calf and athletic ability5
The Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Anatomy: A Systematic Review5
The triangular fibrocartilage complex in the human wrist: A scoping review toward uniform and clinically relevant terminology5
Topographical Anatomy of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve: A Cadaveric Study on Anatomical Patterns and Clinical Implications5
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The interpubic cavity: A scoping review5
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“Anatomy Is a Living Wholeness of Function…Not Static Academic Structure”5
“To Teach the Bald Facts of Anatomy Unenlightened by General Laws”5
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Treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome to relieve chronic migraine5
Common fibular nerve palsy due to the Fabella: A review5
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
The impact of modifications in cadaver dissection time on student learning outcomes in a doctor of physical therapy program4
Optimization of mRNA extraction from human nasal mucosa biopsies for gene expression profile analysis by qRT‐PCR4
Age related increase in internal jugular vein size parallels temporal development of periventricular white matter hyperintensities4
The anatomical growth of the thoracic cage in adolescents with specific reference to axial growth comparing the right and left hemithorax4
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Femoral artery ligature for treatment of infected groin pseudoaneurysm in injected drug abusers4
Assessing student perception of the integration of portable wireless ultrasound imaging in undergraduate anatomy education4
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Correlation between individual physical characteristics and spinal cerebrospinal fluid volume4
Interfacet distance at L4 is increased in spines with high‐pelvic incidence4
Anatomical proposal for hyaluronic acid filler injection in subzygomatic arch depression: A dual‐plane injection technique4
Enhancing students' agency in learning anatomy vocabulary with a formative intervention design4
The size, number, and distribution of nerve endings around and within the human epiglottis, focusing on tracheal intubation maneuvers4
Superficial retrocalcaneal bursae and nerves: From anatomy to ultrasound‐guided procedures4
Comparison of augmented reality with other teaching methods in learning anatomy: A systematic review4
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Enhancing medical anatomy education with the integration of virtual reality into traditional lab settings4
Evolution of the term “epicondyle of the femur”: Revisiting the anatomical and surgical literature4
Substantive changes in the Latin anatomical nomenclature: Sometimes less is more4
Surgical safe zones for oblique lumbar interbody fusion of L1‐5: A cadaveric study4
Exploring the uncharted: Missing anatomical names in the Terminologia Anatomica4
TA2Viewer: A web‐based browser for Terminologia Anatomica and online anatomical knowledge4
A comprehensive study of the abdominal ganglia part 1: Celiac, phrenic and superior mesenteric ganglia4
Symmetry of bilateral hallux valgus deformity: A radiographic study4
Evaluation of cortical bone density using clinical computed tomography images: Detection of cortical porosity areas or transitional zones in human femoral diaphyses4
When does the spheno‐occipital synchondrosis close?4
An Alternative Approach in Anatomy Education: Design of a Learning Environment Based on Artificial Intelligence‐Supported Virtual Manipulatives and Investigation of Its Effectiveness4
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Education: A Survey of North American Medical Programs4
Tumor remnant after silicone implant en bloc capsulectomy: The magnetic resonance role4
Standardized statement for the ethical use of human cadaveric tissues in anatomy research papers: Recommendations from Anatomical JournalEditors‐in‐Chief4
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
The retinacular ligaments of the digital extensor expansion revisited: An anatomical and biomechanical study3
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Infectious meningitis. Why are the leptomeninges preferentially involved? Electron microscopic insights3
The patellar ligament: A comprehensive review3
A reappraisal of pediatric thoracic surface anatomy3
A national survey on the use of ultrasound as an educational tool to complement anatomy teaching at UK medical schools3
Pathology discovered in the “first patient” can be the silent teacher of self‐directed learning3
What's old is new again: The anatomical studies of Franklin P. Mall and the fascial‐interstitial spaces3
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Quantified analysis of facial movement: A reference for clinical applications3
Movement of the superior mesenteric artery in patients with superior mesenteric artery syndrome: A case‐reference study3
“Anatomy: Inferential and interpretational”3
Ultrasonographic visualization of anatomical variations of the supraclavicular nerves3
Who Knows Anatomy Best? A Comparative Study of ChatGPT‐4o, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Claude3
Systematic review of nerves at risk at the wrist in common surgical approaches to the forearm: Anatomical variations and surgical implications3
Left–right difference in acetabular articular cartilage surface area and the quantification of acetabular fractures3
Positional Relationship Between the Orbicularis Oculi and Zygomaticus Complex Muscles by Ultrasonography: New Anatomical Insights for Crow's Feet Injection3
Nerve to the zygomaticus major muscle: An anatomical study and surgical application to smile reconstruction3
Upper end of the central canal of the human spinal cord: Quantitative anatomical study and 3D modeling3
Lingual nerve revisited—A comprehensive review Part I: Anatomy and variations3
The lymphatic system throughout history: From hieroglyphic translations to state of the art radiological techniques3
The effect of increasing motor end‐plate innervation on smile activation in acute and early facial palsy3
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Anatomy is the alphabet of medicine3
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A narrative review and clinical anatomy of herpes zoster infection following COVID‐19 vaccination3
Anatomical Study of the Retrodural Space of Okada in the Cervical Region: 3D Micro‐CT Findings3
Morphometric assessment of the hip joint in children aged 2–13 years3
An anatomical study of the suboccipital cavernous sinus and its relationship with the myodural bridge complex3
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Enhancing students' understanding of cardiac physiology by using 4D visualization3
The costocervical trunk: A detailed review3
Evaluation of an elective ultrasound course for medical students3
Cardiac ventricular false tendons: A meta‐analysis3
Benefits of gamification in medical education3
The middle anorectal artery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of 880 patients/1905 pelvic sides2
Carotico‐Clinoid Ligament Ossification: Unproven Risk to Internal Carotid Artery Flow2
The human cervix: Comprehensive review of innervation and clinical significance2
Differences in the anatomical structure of the uterus between fertile and infertile individuals2
Tutorials in anatomy education of medical students during the COVID‐19 pandemic – An evaluation of its effectiveness2
Musculus pterygoideus proprius: A meta‐analysis2
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Ultrasound evidence of altered lumbar fascia in patients with low back pain2
A reappraisal of pediatric abdominal surface anatomy2
Abstracts Accepted for the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists, June 28–July 2, 20212
History of the hip joint pectineofoveal fold2
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Revisiting the Latin vocabulary of Terminologia Histologica: I. Nouns2
The deep fascia and its role in chronic pain and pathological conditions: A review2
A new method of learning the function of the extraocular muscles2
Caudolenticular gray bridges of the brain: A magnetic resonance imaging study2
The challenges of histology education2
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
The deep brachial artery—A meta‐analysis of its origin and diameter with a review of the literature2
Study on the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials of flipped classroom in medical education2
Development of the McMaster Embalming Scale (MES) to assess embalming solutions for surgical skills training2
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The implications of the anatomy of the nerves and vessels in the treatment of rectosigmoid endometriosis2
Can ChatGPT Generate Acceptable Case‐Based Multiple‐Choice Questions for Medical School Anatomy Exams? A Pilot Study on Item Difficulty and Discrimination2
Extended endoscopic endonasal approach to the chiasmatic cistern: An anatomical study of the arachnoid2
Anatomical evaluation of the superficial medial collateral ligament distal tibial attachment of the knee2
Three‐dimensional reconstruction of King Henri IV's paranasal sinuses and mastoid cells2
The Development of the Human Female Reproductive Tract: Part 2—Vagina2
Classification of the superior mesenteric artery2
Sonography for assessment of thoracic duct anatomy and physiology before and after meals2
Definition and anatomical description of the left atrial appendage neck2
New anatomical findings in the mandibular body region: Two parts that make up bucco‐mandibular space2
“A complete and thorough understanding of Anatomy is essential to intelligent, successful, and honest work in Medicine”2
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Impact of articles written in non‐alphabet languages2
A marginal process of the zygomatic bone predicts a lateral exit of the zygomaticotemporal nerve: An anatomical study with application to surgery around the midface2
“The student must be taught the kind of anatomy that he must know in his clinical work”2
“Anatomy…is a science which has revealed man's body to himself”2
Comparison of ultrasound assisted and intraoperative diameter measurement in acute appendicitis2
Validity of an ultrasound device to measure bone mineral density2
The accessory renal arteries: A systematic review with meta‐analysis2
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Sequential posterior interosseous artery perforator flap for reconstruction of dorsal hand defects2
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Cervical lateral mass screw length analysis in men versus women2
Topographic and morphometric anatomy of the proximal part of the dorsal scapular nerve2
Sciatic nerve movement in the deep gluteal space during hip rotations maneuvers2
Prevalence and characteristics of osseous bridging between vertebral bodies in the cervical spine: A skeletal study2
Comparative histomorphological analysis of elbow ligaments and capsule2
A histological study of the adult ligamentum arteriosum: Novel findings with application to a patent ductus arteriosus2
“Practical Anatomy is to medical men what mathematics are to the physicist”2
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