OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Anatomical Science International 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Is the golden ratio present in the coxal bone? An anatomical pilot study	34
Division of neuromuscular compartments and localization of the center of the intramuscular nerve-dense region in pelvic wall muscles based on Sihler's staining	32
Histological characterization of the inferior vena cava in cases of duplicated inferior vena cava	25
Correction: Changes in the volumes and asymmetry of subcortical structures in healthy individuals according to gender	20
Correction: Introduction to the CLEM technique developed in the field of neuroanatomy	17
Assesment of the L1 vertebra shape and size variation for age determination in the Malaysian adult population using geometric morphometric approach	16
Double-origin left vertebral artery: embryological context and imaging implications from a spine surgeon’s perspective	15
Anatomical measurements of trigeminal ganglion: a cadaver study	13
The coronation of the clitoris: formally introducing the corona of the glans clitoris	13
The effect of growth hormone on motor findings and dendrite morphology in an experimental Parkinson’s disease model	13
Genetic tools for imaging microcirculation via plasma labeling	13
Bilateral asymmetrical variation of median artery in coexistence with bifid median nerve and variation in the origin and course of its palmar cutaneous branch: a case study with clinical implications	12
Left atrial appendage anatomy: clinical implications for cardiac procedures	12
A rare variant of double origin of the left vertebral artery	12
Double ascending pharyngeal artery: the first evidence	11
Does gender influence learning, perceptions and retention in regional anatomy dissection courses?	10
Collateral projections from the ventral tegmental area/substantia nigra pars compacta to the nucleus accumbens and insular cortex in the rat	10
A rare case of bilateral absence of the external jugular vein: implications for clinical procedures involving the cervical region	10
Magnetic resonance angiography-based assessment of the renal artery and its branching pattern	10
Neuromuscular anatomy of common fibular nerve with special focus on fibularis tertius muscle	10
Does absolute normal exist? Borderless morphological diversity reaching anomaly	9
Some comments about “comparative morphometric analyses of the 2:4 finger ratio and nasal structure in young adults”	8
The role of type I collagen in white matter injury	7
The occipital artery: a meta-analysis of its anatomy with clinical correlations	7
Comparison of the retrosplenial cortex size between the degu (Octodon degus) and the Wistar rat (Rattus norvegicus)	7

Automated three-dimensional major white matter bundle segmentation using diffusion magnetic resonance imaging	7
Vascular anatomy of the lateral meniscus with special focus on the joint capsule	7
Morphology of the lateral circumflex femoral artery in adult cadavers	7
Human shoulder anatomy: new ultrasound, anatomical, and microscopic perspectives	7
Hundreds of body parts are named after hair: is anatomical terminology supercilious or simply super silly?	7
Roles of dystonin isoforms in the maintenance of neural, muscle, and cutaneous tissues	6
“Complete” duplication of the posterior cerebral artery: a rare variant detected on computed tomography angiography	6
Human body donation and surgical training: a narrative review with global perspectives	6
The effects of regular swimming exercise and melatonin on the neurons localized in the striatum of hemiparkinsonian rats	6
Towards a Terminologia Anatomica Humana	6
Anatomical analysis of the elongated styloid process with reference to the styloglossus and stylopharyngeus muscles and ossified stylohyoid ligament: a cadaveric study	6
Morphometrical analysis of myelinated nerve fibers: is there a room for improvement?	5
Morphological evaluation of completeness of Circle of Willis	5
Terminologia Anatomica in Latin-American countries: a systematic review	5
Effects of low-intensity exercise on contractile property of skeletal muscle and the number of motor neurons in diabetic rats	5
Heinrich Ewald Hering’s discovery of the heart pacemaker: Hering, Tawara and Aschoff’s search for its morphological basis, the sinoatrial node, and why they failed	5
Morphometric analysis of mental foramen in retained cadaveric specimens of mandibles of Sri Lankan population	5
Clinical and variational evaluation of peroneus tertius muscle	4
If text recycling refers to self-plagiarism, how does ChatGPT induce plagiarism? Originality for future science	4
Evaluation of semicircular canal dehiscence using micro-computed tomography and comparison with cone-beam computed tomography	4
Anatomic variations in origin and coursing of the transverse cervical artery: morphogenesis and relation to the high arch-shaped subclavian artery	4
Pelvic floor and perineal muscles: a dynamic coordination between skeletal and smooth muscles on pelvic floor stabilization	4
Subcellular distribution of membrane lipids revealed by freeze-fracture electron microscopy	4
Single cell labeling combined with electrophysiological identification	4
Morphometric evaluation and classification of the superior orbital fissure on 3D MDCT images	4
Regeneration process of myotendinous junction injury induced by collagenase injection between Achilles tendon and soleus muscle in mice	4
3D visualization and printing: An “Anatomical Engineering” trend revealing underlying morphology via innovation and reconstruction towards future of veterinary anatomy	4
Analysis of dopaminergic neuron-specific mitochondrial morphology and function using tyrosine hydroxylase reporter iPSC lines	4
A structural analysis of the facial muscle modiolus: using a three-dimensional reconstruction system	4
The red ruffed lemur, Varecia rubra (É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1812): a comparative morphology investigation of lingual papillae and connective tissue cores	4
Mapping the localization of the facial artery and vein at the inferior border of the mandible for clinical applications	4
Synaptic configuration and reconfiguration in the neocortex are spatiotemporally selective	3
The arterial tree in the pig hindlimb from a more comprehensive perspective: anatomical study with translational implications	3
Geometric relationships of neural and bony landmarks of the cranial base	3
The difference in immunohistochemical reactivity of monoclonal antibodies against amino-terminal residues of amyloid-β peptide	3
Morphologic and morphometric study of the long head of the biceps femoris in male cadavers: tendon and MTJ insights for injury diagnosis	3
Regional variations in the intra- and intervertebral trabecular microarchitecture of the osteoporotic axial skeleton	3
Novel combination method of wide-range serial sectioning and 3D reconstruction visualizing both macro-level dynamics and micro-level interactions in an attempt to analyze the female pelvic floor	3
Common trunk branching from the renal artery to the diaphragm, adrenal gland, and testis: a case report with embryological hypotheses by observation	3
Global prevalence of high jugular bulb and jugular bulb dehiscence: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Dissection, digitization, and three-dimensional modelling: a high-fidelity anatomical visualization and imaging technology	3
A systematic review of the use of human body donor models for postgraduate laparoscopic surgical training	3
Introduction to the CLEM technique developed in the field of neuroanatomy	3
Three-dimensional morphology and shape variants of the fetal medial meniscus: anatomical and clinical implications	3
For celebrating a complete digital transformation of ASI	3
A novel bilateral distal variation of the biceps brachii	3
Water-soluble dye staining of the flap nutrient artery and its perforator branch in cadavers embalmed using saturated salt solution and urea methods: does demonstration using a dye-stained cadaver inc	3
Topohistological alignments of ocular/penile organs	3
Age-dependent development of the interincisive suture: a CT-based study on prevalence and dimensions	3
Muscle–tendon arrangement and intramuscular nerve distribution of flexor digitorum superficialis in the siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus), western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), western c	3

A new lymphography protocol and interpretation principles based on functional lymphatic anatomy in lower limb lymphedema	2
Ethical perspectives on the Japanese guidelines for cadaver surgical training (CST)	2
An ATAC-seq protocol for neuroscience research	2
A novel model for hands-on laparoscopic pelvic surgery training on Genelyn-embalmed body: an initial feasibility study	2
A study on the morphometry and classification of variations of the suprascapular notch using computed tomography	2
Facial nerve dissection in parotid surgery: a microscopic investigation study	2
Persistent median artery: paedogenesis of the antebrachial arterial system in the human body	2
Little evidence for vibrissal capsular muscles in humans	2
The thyrocervical trunk: an analysis of its morphology and variations	2
Cadaver-based therapeutic endoscopic training for peroral endoscopic myotomy: a realistic model for skill acquisition	2
An unusual configuration of two anomalies in the extensor digitorum profundus complex in a human	2
Clinical anatomy of the precuneus and pathogenesis of the schizophrenia	2
Contributions to the development of an anatomical terminology in Spanish from South America	2
Changes in the volumes and asymmetry of subcortical structures in healthy individuals according to gender	2
Absent stapedius muscle and its tendon concomitant with otosclerosis: a case report on embryology, imaging, and treatment	2
Incidental finding of Clostridium perfringens on human corpses used for the anatomy course	2
Comparative dental morphology of hamsters and Guinea pigs through µ-CT scanning and stereology	2
Prevalence and clinical aspects of os trigonum: a meta-analysis	2
Unprecedented brachial plexus: a novel variant	2
Chinese characters carry special anatomical connotations	2
Anomalous drainage of the right gonadal vein	2
Anatomical variations of the superficial palmar arch in human fetuses	2
Three-dimensional mouse cochlea imaging based on the modified Sca/eS using confocal microscopy	2
A unique origin of the brachioradialis muscle from the triceps brachii	2
Anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve: a literature review on morphology and clinical implications	2
Coexistence of a retroesophageal right subclavian artery with a left maxillary artery medial to the mandibular nerve	2
Terminologica Anatomica2: are we working toward achieving a unified consensus based anatomical terminology?	2
Biomechanical evolutionary advantage of flexor pollicis longus accessory head and topographical association with neurovascular structures	2
Correction: A systematic review of the use of human body donor models for postgraduate laparoscopic surgical training	2
Morphometric and morphological evaluation of temporozygomatic suture anatomy in dry adult human skulls	2
Envisioning the future of ASI: reflections on the 100th anniversary	2
Rare origin of the sinoatrial node artery: an anatomic report and a brief review of the literature	1
Publisher Correction: Incidental finding of Clostridium perfringens on human corpses used for the anatomy course	1
Atavistic and vestigial anatomical structures in the head, neck, and spine: an overview	1
Superior orbital fissure in children: shape analysis, measurements, and surgical importance	1
Sternalis or rectus? An analysis of terminological usage based on case reports of the sternalis muscle	1
A condylar imprint of Farabeuf’s knocker and associated cervical variants	1
Correction: The anatomy of the common iliac artery: a meta-analysis based on 5785 cases	1
Microstructural analysis of a malunited clavicular fracture in a human cadaver	1
Updates on cadaver surgical training in Japan: a systematic facility at Chiba University	1
Reflections on “Enhancing heart anatomy education in middle schools”: integrating artificial intelligence, educational equity, and instructional coherence	1
Unpredictable chronic mild stress shows neuronal remodeling in multipolar projection neurons of hippocampal complex in postnatal chicks	1
Distinctive glial cells in the dorsal root ganglion: their morphology and functions	1
The anatomical technique of injection, dissection and colored segmentation of the venous system: Claude Gillot’s coloring technique	1
The left colic artery: a comprehensive analysis	1
A detailed review of the spinal accessory nerve and its anatomical variations with cadaveric illustration	1
Featuring the morphology: impossible, inseparable, instable, innumerable and infinite	1
Inhibitory effect of parthenolide on peripheral nerve degeneration	1
Differential immunoreactivity of alpha-smooth muscle actin in the mouse colon	1
Philtrum morphology and its dental correlates: a cross-sectional study of sex and age variation	1
Visualization of nanostructures in neuronal growth cones and axons using super-resolution structured illumination microscopy	1
Internal carotid artery agenesis: a systematic review of prevalence, basal brain circulation variations, and associated pathologies	1
Distribution of P2X3 purinoceptor-immunoreactive sensory nerve endings in the carotid body of Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata)	1
Optimal target localization for botulinum toxin A in treating splenius muscles dystonia based on the distribution of intramuscular nerves and spindles	1
The synaptic organization of the human temporal lobe neocortex by high-resolution transmission, focused ion beam scanning, and electron microscopic tomography	1
Correction: Philtrum morphology and its dental correlates: a cross-sectional study of sex and age variation	1
Structural diversity inside the mouse subiculum revealed by a new marker protein fibronectin 1	1
Relationship between the nasal profile and craniofacial structures: does part of the nasal profile reflect some craniofacial structures?	1
Three-dimensional ultrastructure analysis of organelles in injured motor neuron	1
Anatomical variants of the vertebral artery and their relationship with craniocervical disorders and surgical considerations: a systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Morphometric evaluation of the orbital region for sex determination in a Saudi Arabian population using 3DCT images	1
Evaluation of morphological features of palatopharyngeus insertion into the thyroid cartilage	1
The anatomy of the common iliac artery: a meta-analysis based on 5785 cases	1
Morphological features of embryonic dendritic cells in the quail esophagus using transmission, scanning electron microscopy and light microscopy	1
Combination method of macroscopic imaging with MRI and microscopic imaging with super resolution microscopy for brain microstructure analysis	1
Anomalous origin of the left suprarenal, inferior phrenic arteries and left ovarian artery in a human cadaver	1
Retrospective evaluation of ponticulus posticus prevalence, sella turcica types, and stylohyoid complex calcifications in a group of Turkish population	1
What is a vulva?	1
Bilateral internal carotid artery agenesis coexisting with bovine aortic arch: case report and literature review	1
Anatomical study of arterial arrangement of the spinal cord in Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus)	1
Effect of interprofessional education on cadaver dissection seminar	1
Unilateral two-headed extensor digitorum longus muscle: atypical configuration and clinical implications	1
Seven (quadruple right and triple left) renal arteries and their topological relationship with other branches of the abdominal aorta	1
Classification of the extracranial middle meningeal artery: a human dry skull, dissection and 3D CTA study	1
Multiple existence of supernumerary heads of the biceps brachii, coracobrachialis longus, dual accessory brachialis, and a Y-shaped axillary arch muscles in the unilateral arm of a Thai cadaver	1
Hippocampal architecture viewed through the eyes of methodological development	1
Anatomical relationship between the vinculum breve derived from the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon and the volar plate in the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hand: variation in the distri	1
The brachioradialis longus: an unreported accessory form of the brachioradialis muscle	1
Integrating in vivo calcium imaging with head-fixed visual discrimination task of mice	1