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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Morphological characterization of cholinergic partition cells: A transmitter-specific tracing study by Cre/lox-dependent viral gene expression	59
Human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells restored hematopoiesis by improving radiation induced bone marrow niche remodeling in rats	55
Editorial Board	32
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
Preterm rabbit-derived Precision Cut Lung Slices as alternative model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preclinical study: a morphological fine-tuning approach	25
Professor Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Henning M. BEIER (October 26, 1940–April 11, 2021)	25
Ultrasonographic measurements of gastro-soleus fascia thickness in midportion Achilles tendinopathy: A case-control study	24
A survey of pelvic types on computed tomography images	24
Variations of the lumbrical muscles of the hand: Systematic review and meta-analysis	22
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
In Vivo feature of the regenerative potential of chitosan and alginate based osteoplastic composites doped with calcium phosphates, zinc ions, and vitamin D2	19
Integration of micro-CT and histology data for vasculature morpho-functional analysis in tissue regeneration	19
Obituary	18
Deep femoral artery: A new point of view based on cadaveric study	17
Markers of dental pulp stem cells in in vivo developmental context	17
Old name, new face: A systematic analysis of flexor digitorum superficialis muscle with “chiasma antebrachii”	17
Effectiveness and abrasiveness of activated charcoal as a whitening agent: A systematic review of in vitro studies	17
The decreasing prevalence of the thyroid ima artery: A systematic review and machine learning assisted meta-analysis	17
Morphology and anatomical variability of the external auditory canal: A population-based MRI study	16
X-ray and anatomical features of the lower jaw alveolar cortical layer in children	16
Editorial Board	16
Editorial Board	16
Clinical anatomy of the spina musculi recti lateralis: A frequently overlooked variation of the greater wing of the sphenoid	15

Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite in regeneration of periodontal intrabony defects: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Isopsoralen promotes osteogenic differentiation of human jawbone marrow mesenchymal cells through Notch signaling pathway	15
Effects of food hardness on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: Qualitative and quantitative micro-CT analysis of rats in vivo	15
Evaluation of the Relationship of Navicular Tuberosity and Tibialis Posterior Tendon with Medial Longitudinal Arch	14
Immunohistochemical analysis of the ligamentum mucosum is the key to understand its clinical usefulness	14
Editorial	13
Autogenous particulated dentin for alveolar ridge preservation. A systematic review	13
Editorial Board	13
In jars: The integration of historical anatomical and pathological potted specimens in undergraduate education	13
Ectopic models recapitulating morphological and functional features of articular cartilage	13
Extended reality anatomy undergraduate teaching: A literature review on an alternative method of learning	12
Effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus on the microstructural, compositional and mechanical properties of cartilages	12
Molecular detection of lacrimal apparatus and ocular surface - related ABC transporter genes	12
Animated teaching improves student learning of human gastrulation and neurulation	12
Incremental lines in human acellular tooth cementum – New insights by SEM analysis	11
Differential expression of glycans in the urothelial layers of horse urinary bladder	11
Changes of biliary cilia, smooth muscle tissue distribution, innervation and extracellular matrices during morphological evolution of hepatic architectures in vertebrates	11
Editorial Board	11
Hotspots of facial artery perforators and perforasomes for easier flap guidance: An anatomical study	11
Resveratrol can improve spinal cord injury by activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway	11
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	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
Exploring the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence in animal anatomy	10
Histological changes of the skin during postembryonic development of the crested newt Triturus ivanbureschi (Urodela, Salamandridae)	10
The influence of collaborative learning and self-organisation on medical students’ academic performance in anatomy	10
Intracerebroventricular injection of spexin stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and increases the secretion of male reproductive hormones in rats	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	9
Editorial Board	9
Screening algorithms for HBV, HCV, HIV and syphilis in an anatomical donation program	9
Investigation of the variability of the pterygomandibular space from the point of view of the target point of the inferior alveolar nerve block	9
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
In the eye of the beholder – how course delivery affects anatomy education	9
Internal vascular anatomy of the human lacrimal gland: A protocol based on cadaver dissection and three-dimensional micro-computed tomography	9
Evaluation of nerve innervation distribution of orbicularis oculi muscle for botulinum neurotoxin application using Sihler's method	9
Macrophage-activating lipoprotein (MALP)-2 impairs the healing of partial tendon injuries in mice	9
Topography of muscular branches of the superficial fibular nerve based on anatomical preparation of human foetuses	9
Anatomical human body donation in South Africa: Inconsistencies of informed consent	9
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
The distance between the distal margin of the flexor retinaculum and the radiocarpal joint as a landmark in CTS surgery: A cadaver study	8
Inhibition of mitochondrial VDAC1 oligomerization alleviates apoptosis and necroptosis of retinal neurons following OGD/R injury	8
In memory of Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. habil. Werner Linß	8
The combination of autologous mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes and neurotrophic factors as an intervention for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis	8
A morphological study of the inferior phrenic arteries on multidetector computed tomography and angiography	8
A proposal for a new classification of the Coracobrachialis longus: A rare case or a new, distinct muscle?	8
Body procurement in the Dr. Senckenbergische Anatomie in Frankfurt/Main after the Second World War — From unclaimed corpses to body bequests	8
The long-term failure of RYGB surgery in improving T2DM is related to hyperinsulinism	7
Caspase-12 affects chondrogenesis in mice	7

Superior labial artery and vein anastomosis configuration to be considered in lip augmentation	7
Classifications of the extensor hallucis longus tendon variations: Updated and comprehensive narrative review	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
Impact of glycine and erythritol/chlorhexidine air-polishing powders on human gingival fibroblasts: An in vitro study	7
The expression patterns of IL-1β and IL-10 and their relation to CYP epoxygenases in normal human placenta	7
Mesenchymal stem cells enhance AQP1 expression in the sublingual salivary gland of ovariectomized menopausal rat model	7
Comparison of augmented reality and cutting guide technology in assisted harvesting of iliac crest grafts – A cadaver study	7
The dynamic progression of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis-like lesions elicited by mandibular shift in a rat model	7
Editorial Board	7
Morphological differences between the lesser and the greater omenta in albino rats	7
Geometric morphometric anatomy of the lacrimal punctum in normal population: Punctum update (PUP) study – Paper 5	7
The median nerve´s system of connective tissue distal to the pronator teres to the carpal tunnel	7
Histological evaluation of extraction sites grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen: Randomized controlled trial	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
The “economy of truth” – New historical sources allow new insights into Hermann Stieveʼs use of bodies of execution victims for research	7
Establishing an experimental Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis model in mice – Challenges and solutions	7
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
Obituary	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
The retromandibular loop of the external carotid artery	6
Prevalence and risk factors of potentially malignant disorders of the mucosa in the general population	6
Expect the unexpected: The course of the inferior alveolar artery – Preliminary results and clinical implications	6
From Nazi victim to honored scientist: The two lives of Jewish anatomist Harry Sicher (1889–1974)	6
Evaluation of dural channels in the human parasagittal dural space and dura mater	6
Anatomical study of all carpal and adjoining bones of the wrist using 3D CT reconstruction –Finding the ultimate biomechanical theory	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
Expression of RAD9B in the mesostriatal system of rats and humans: Overexpression in a 6-OHDA rat model of Parkinson's disease	6
Anatomical variation of the sympathetic trunk and aberrant rami communicantes and their clinical implications	6
Evaluation of automated detection of head position on lateral cephalometric radiographs based on deep learning techniques	6
Three-dimensional measurements of symmetry for the mandibular ramus	6
Influence of learning strategies and motivation on anatomy test performance of undergraduate medical students	6
Knowledge levels and attitudes of medical faculty students related to whole body donation in Türkiye	6
Review. Limb regeneration in lizards under natural and experimental conditions with considerations on the induction of appendages regeneration in amniotes	6
Innsbruck's histological institute in the third Reich: Specimens from NS-victims	6
The plantaris muscle – Anatomical curiosity or a structure with important clinical value? – A comprehensive review of the current literature	6
Peroxisomes in the mouse parotid glands: An in-depth morphological and molecular analysis	6
Bimodal expression of Wnt5a in the tooth germ: A comparative study using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry	6
Morphological differences between the dorsal and palmar septa of the first extensor compartment in relation to the brachioradialis and pronator quadratus	6
Microscopic and virtual approaches to oral pathology: A case study from El Mirador Cave (Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain)	6
A consolidated summary of South African human skeletal repositories	6
Transient receptor potential M2 channel in the hypothalamic preoptic area and its impact on thermoregulation during menopause	6
Nutritional reconstruction in an early modern population: Searching for a relationship between dental microwear and bone element composition	5
TRPC6-protein expression in the elderly and in liver disease	5
Atheromatosis of the brain-supplying arteries: Circle of Willis, basilar, vertebral and their branches	5
Large scale analysis of osteocyte lacunae in klotho hypomorphic mice using high-resolution micro-computed tomography	5
The human major sublingual gland and its neuropeptidergic and nitrergic innervations	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
Simvastatin accelerates the healing process of burn wound in Wistar rats through Akt/mTOR signaling pathway	5
VGF modifications related to nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurodegeneration induced by the pesticide fipronil in adult male rats	5
Combined immunohistochemical protocols to differentiate macrophages within the mononuclear-phagocyte system	5
The subpopliteal fat body	5
Obituary for Professor Dr. med. Renate Lüllmann – Rauch	5
Comparative study of two re-embedding methods on the ultrastructure of corneal tissue	5
Bovine lactoferrin inhibits alveolar bone destruction in an orthodontic rat model with periodontitis	5
CT imaging analysis of the C7 pedicle and lateral mass in children aged 0–14 years	5
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	5
Remodeling dental anatomy vs sham therapy for chronic temporomandibular disorders. A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial	5
Terra Incognita in anatomical museology – A literature review from the perspective of evidence-based care	5
Biogenesis and release of endothelial extracellular vesicles: Morphological aspects	5
New insights in the renal distribution profile of TRPC3 – Of mice and men	5
Levator scapulae and rhomboid minor are united	5
Mathematical definition and rules of the splitting/merging patterns in bundles of human peripheral nerve segment	5
Morphological features of the non-affected side of the hindfoot in patients with unilateral varus ankle osteoarthritis	5
Anatomic mapping of the collateral branches of the external carotid artery with regard to daily clinical practice	5
Editorial Board	5
A comprehensive anatomical classification system of the extramuscular innervation of the gracilis muscle as guidance for free functional muscle transfer	5
Ischemia-reperfusion injury to coronary arteries: Comprehensive microscopic study after reperfused myocardial infarction	5