OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Clinical Anatomy is 3. 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 2021-03-01 to 2025-03-01.)

Article	Citations
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 Kingdom	175
Three‐dimensional cardiac computed tomography compared with autopsied material for the assessment of the mitral valve	85
How deep do you go? Clinical prediction of nasopharyngeal depth based on facial measurements	71
A narrative review and clinical anatomy of herpes zoster infection following COVID‐19 vaccination	45
Microstructure of the radial head: Insights into anatomical variations and implications for advanced interventions	40
The accuracy and reliability of different midsagittal planes in the symmetry assessment using cone‐beam computed tomography	37
Angiography with cone‐beam CT versus contrast‐enhanced MRI for living donor transplant imaging: Is MRI enough?	35
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Ultrasound clinical references of the healthy toenail unit	28
“…in practice (of anatomy) would find himself very awkward and liable to mistakes”	24
Pediatric paranasal sinuses—Development, growth, pathology, & functional endoscopic sinus surgery	22
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)	22
International consensus for a dissection room quality system (DRQS): A Delphi panel study	21
Sex differences in skeletal muscle fiber types: A meta‐analysis	20
Curcumin inhibits colon cancer malignant progression and promotes T cell killing by regulating miR‐206 expression	18
Empowering human anatomy education through gamification and artificial intelligence: An innovative approach to knowledge appropriation	17
Cardiac ventricular false tendons: A meta‐analysis	17
Perforating cutaneous vessels: A key feature of acupoints – Anatomical evidence from five‐Shu acupoints in the upper limbs	17
Surgical anatomy of the cerebellar tonsils: A cadaveric study	16
Three‐dimensional reconstruction of the innervation of the female pelvis: A review of current methods	16
A marginal process of the zygomatic bone predicts a lateral exit of the zygomaticotemporal nerve: An anatomical study with application to surgery around the midface	15
Tractography of the ansa lenticularis in the human brain	15
Variation in the anterior talofibular ligament and the impact of sex, height, weight, and age	15

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Transcription factor support for the dual embryological origin of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles	14
Three‐dimensional assessment of subchondral arc and hip joint coverage angles in the asymptomatic young adult hip	12
Spinal accessory nerve anatomy in the posterior cervical triangle: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	12
Relationship between uterine veins, ureter, and hypogastric nerve for uterine transplantation: An anatomic study	12
Reimagining systematic anatomy: The conclusion of the quartet	12
Has anatomy stood still while all else has been on the march?	12
Embryological basis of polyorchidism including classification, reproductive potential, and risk of malignancy: A review	11
Vastus lateralis versus rectus femoris muscle flaps for recalcitrant hip joint infection: An anatomical study comparing the effectiveness of acetabular dead space control	11
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Cingulate sulcus morphology and paracingulate sulcus variations: Anatomical and radiological studies	10
Systematic review of nerves at risk at the wrist in common surgical approaches to the forearm: Anatomical variations and surgical implications	10
The costocervical trunk: A detailed review	10
Teaching human anatomy to the visually impaired: A systematic review	9
Surgery is anatomy practically applied	9
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New anatomical insights of the superficial branch of the zygomaticotemporal nerve for treating temporal migraines: An anatomical study	9
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Computed tomography study of the relationship between pelvic incidence and bony contribution to lumbar lordosis in children	8
“why anatomical facts are of importance to the practicing physician”	8
Abstracts accepted for the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists, June 15–19, 2020	8
Clinical anatomy considerations on the muscular and vascular components of the midface by ultrasonographic imaging	8
The deep brachial artery—A meta‐analysis of its origin and diameter with a review of the literature	8
COVID‐19 modifications to a first year medical human anatomy course: Effects on student performance on summative examinations	8
A novel mechanism for the formation and propagation of neural tumors and lesions through neural highways	8
Smaller femoral neck anteversion in varus knees than in healthy and valgus knees	7
The retinacular ligaments of the digital extensor expansion revisited: An anatomical and biomechanical study	7
Guidance to trigger point injection for treating myofascial pain syndrome: Intramuscular neural distribution of the quadratus lumborum	7
Ultrasonographic visualization of anatomical variations of the supraclavicular nerves	7
Localization of the nerves innervating the pelvic floor muscles: An application to pelvic pain treatment	7
Human anatomy curriculum reform for undergraduate nursing students: An exploratory study	7
Distance versus face‐to‐face education of gross anatomy for dental hygiene students: Perceptions and academic achievements of learners	7
A method for rewarding collaborative efforts in preclinical assessments	7
The human cervix: Comprehensive review of innervation and clinical significance	7
The knowledge of the human frame has been neglected	7
Innervation of the wrist joint: Literature review and clinical implications	6
Pathology discovered in the “first patient” can be the silent teacher of self‐directed learning	6
An intensive anatomy by whole‐body dissection elective: A longitudinal study	6
“Anatomy learnt by dissecting is the one rock upon which all sound medicine and surgery rest”	6
Full color 3D printing of anatomical models	6
Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors	6
Quantified analysis of facial movement: A reference for clinical applications	6
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 la	6
Using large language models (ChatGPT, Copilot, PaLM, Bard, and Gemini) in Gross Anatomy course: Comparative analysis	6
Morphometric assessment of the hip joint in children aged 2–13 years	6
Position of lumbar plexus nerves in the psoas major: Application to transpsoas approaches to the lumbar spine	5
The intestinal mucosal barrier – A key player in rheumatoid arthritis?	5
L5 spondylolysis: Anatomical study comparing healed and unhealed lesions	5
The middle anorectal artery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of 880 patients/1905 pelvic sides	5
Facilitating active learning of sectional anatomy with technology‐enhanced small‐group tasks: Assessment of knowledge gains, technology usability, and students' perceptions	5

Increased incidence of musculoskeletal pain in medical students during distance learning necessitated by the COVID‐19 pandemic	5
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 study	5
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Vertebral body density role in determining vertebral osteoporotic fracture type and its progression	5
Anatomical consideration of ultrasonography‐guided intraoral injection for temporal tendinitis	5
A reappraisal of pediatric thoracic surface anatomy	5
Infectious meningitis. Why are the leptomeninges preferentially involved? Electron microscopic insights	5
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Human body donation: How informed are the donors?	5
Anatomical etiology of bunny lines based on cadaveric dissection and ultrasonographic evaluation	5
Mechanisms of cerebrospinal fluid secretion by the choroid plexus epithelium: Application to various intracranial pathologies	5
The deep fascia and its role in chronic pain and pathological conditions: A review	5
Upper end of the central canal of the human spinal cord: Quantitative anatomical study and 3D modeling	5
Variations in human pulmonary vein ostia morphology: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	5
Morphology of the dysplastic hip and the relationship with sex and acetabular version	5
Abstracts presented at the On‐Line Meeting of the British Association of Clinical Anatomists on September 8, 2021	5
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Myofascial junction: Emerging insights into the connection between deep/muscular fascia and muscle	5
Horst Oertel and the Russell Sage Institute of Pathology: Impacts on vital statistics and the origins of the short‐lived heyday of autopsies in America	5
The importance of the palatine bone for endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery	5
Visualization of the dentogingival junction using micro‐plastination technique	4
Integration of clinical anatomical sciences in medical education: Design, development and implementation strategies	4
Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students	4
Mixed reality technology enhances teaching of spinal blockade procedures	4
Blood supply to the superficial fascia of the abdomen: An anatomical study	4
Three dimensional development and asymmetry of the corpus callosum in the 0–18 age group: A retrospective magnetic resonance imaging study	4
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A comparison of 1‐ versus 3‐month regional anatomy exposure on learning outcomes of undergraduate medical students	4
Dynamic changes of the joint capsule in relation to the zona orbicularis: An anatomical study with possible implications for hip stability mechanism	4
Is dissection or prosection equal in dental anatomy education?	4
Hamstring branches of the sciatic nerve as donors for neurotization of the superior gluteal nerve: A cadaveric feasibility study	4
Anatomy podcasts for medical education	4
Caudolenticular gray bridges of the brain: A magnetic resonance imaging study	4
Yet the anatomists have not done this	4
Critical appraisal of Genelyn soft embalming for cadaveric surgical skill training: A systematic review	4
The ductal network in the human testis and epididymis: What belongs to which?	4
A new dimension in medical education: Virtual reality in anatomy during COVID‐19 pandemic	4
Face painting as an anatomical learning tool based on individual ultrasonographic examination	4
Can volumetric analysis of the brain help diagnose isolated optic neuritis?	4
The interpubic cavity: A scoping review	4
Topography of the orbital part of the lacrimal gland for treating epiphora using botulinum toxin injection	4
Treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome to relieve chronic migraine	3
Sciatic nerve movement in the deep gluteal space during hip rotations maneuvers	3
Anatomical considerations and clinical implications of bicipital aponeurosis: A magnetic resonance imaging study	3
Newborn anatomy	3
The anatomy of the cystic duct and its association with cholelithiasis: MR cholangiopancreatographic study	3
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Evaluating the knowledge acquisition of lower limb anatomy among medical students during the post‐acute COVID‐19 era	3
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Preoperative and postoperative high angular resolution diffusion imaging tractography of cerebellar pathways in posterior fossa tumors	3
A comprehensive study of the abdominal ganglia part 2: Aorticorenal ganglia	3
Multipartite patella: A review of diagnostic techniques and management of the symptomatic patient	3
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Description and nomenclature of organ subdivisions in the Terminologia Anatomica and in anatomical education: Comparison with cancer classifications	3
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Motivation and learning methods of anatomy: Associations with mental well‐being	3
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Connections between postparotid terminal branches of the facial nerve: An immunohistochemistry study	3
Lateral branches of the facial artery and its clinical implications	3
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A comprehensive study of the abdominal ganglia part 3: An overview of the most commonly observed ganglion patterns	3
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 life	3
Medical students' preferences for asynchronous online or face‐to‐face learning strategies in learning gross anatomy and neuroanatomy during the COVID‐19 pandemic	3
Relationship between degree of separation of endplate cartilage and severity of intervertebral disc herniation	3
Cervical lateral mass screw length analysis in men versus women	3
The potential for facial artery injury during mandibular third molar extraction. An anatomical study using contrast‐enhanced computed tomography	3
Definition and anatomical description of the left atrial appendage neck	3
Lorenz Fries on the defense of Avicenna, the prince of physicians: Addressed to the medics of Germany (1530)	3
“Anatomie noe question is absolutely necessary to a Chirurgen”	3
Microsurgical phalloplasty: Anatomical study evaluating the use of the external pudendal vessels as recipients	3
What is the primary want of the physician or surgeon in regard to anatomy?	3
Comparative histomorphological analysis of elbow ligaments and capsule	3
The subscapularis muscle: A meta‐analysis of its variations, prevalence, and anatomy	3