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Anatomy of mamillo-accessory foramen and prevalence of ossified mamillo-accessory ligament in lumbar vertebrae related to age
Ossification of the mamillo-accessory ligament (MAL) results in the formation of a mamillo-accessory foramen (MAF), which is associated with aging. The MAL tethers the medial branches of the lumbar dorsal rami...
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An accessory head of the extensor indicis: a rare case report
A deep knowledge of the variations of the posterior forearm musculature is crucial for assessing and diagnosing conditions in this region. Extensor indicis (EI) is one of the muscles in this region, which exhi...
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Open AccessAre enlarged peroneal tubercle and accessory anterolateral talar facet associated with calcaneal spur?
As the anatomical variations of the foot, enlarged peroneal tubercle (EPT) and accessory anterolateral talar facet (AALTF) have attracted the attention of foot surgeons in recent years. However, EPT and AALTF ...
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Renal vein valves: a prevalence, microanatomical and histological study
In the modern era of robotic renal procedures and diagnostics, an even more detailed anatomical understanding than hitherto is necessary. Valves of the renal veins (RVV) have been underemphasized and have been...
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Anatomical study and meta-analysis of the episternal ossicles
Episternal ossicles (EO) are accessory bones located superior and posterior to the manubrium, representing an anatomical variation in the thoracic region. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and dev...
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Anatomical study of the mastoid foramina and mastoid emissary veins: classification and application to localizing the sigmoid sinus
The mastoid foramen (MF) is located on the mastoid process of the temporal bone, adjacent to the occipitomastoid suture or the parietomastoid suture, and contains the mastoid emissary vein (MEV). In retrosigmo...
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Revisiting the transorbital approach for emergency external ventricular drainage: an anatomical study of relevant parameters and their effect on the effectiveness of using Tubbs’ point
The transorbital approach (TOA) can provide immediate access to the lateral ventricles by piercing the roof of the orbit (ROO) with a spinal needle and without the need of a drill. Reliable external landmarks ...
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Penetration of the facial nerve by the posterior auricular artery: case report, comprehensive review and clinical–surgical applications
Anatomical variations between the facial nerve and adjacent arteries are rare. However, knowledge of such anatomical variations is important to the surgeon who operates on or near the facial nerve. Herein, we ...
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Nerve to subclavius for neurotization procedures: an anatomical feasibility study
Injuries to the inferior trunk of the brachial plexus and its components can be debilitating. As such injuries are prioritized by surgeons during repair, an additional nerve transfer is considered herein. In t...
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What is the C2 pedicle, pars interarticularis, and isthmus? Anatomical study and review of the literature regarding these confusing terms with proposal of new nomenclature
The atypical anatomy of the C2 vertebra has led to terminological discrepancies within reports and studies in the literature regarding the location of its pedicle, pars interarticularis, and isthmus. These dis...
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Accessory extensor pollicis longus from the extensor digitorum: a rare case report and review of the literature
Variations of the extensor pollicis longus are rare. When present, these include a separate extensor pollicis longus muscle, tendon or an intertendinous connection with nearby tendons within the deep extensor ...
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Topographical study of scapular foramina and scapular nutrient foramina in dried skeletons
The aim of our study is to study the prevalence and anatomy of scapular foramina (SF) and scapular nutrient foramina (SNF) in dried skeletons from the Northeastern Thai population.
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Effects of intubation technique on intracranial pressure: a cadaveric study
Patients are at risk of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) during manipulation for endotracheal intubation. The aim of this cadaveric study was to quantify this relationship. Five fresh frozen adult cadaver...
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Anatomical characteristics and morphometric analyses of the internal carotid artery using retrospective angiographic images
Anatomical variations of the internal carotid artery (ICA) can cause complications during endovascular treatments. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the features of the ICAs obtained from 2D ...
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Morphometric analysis of dry atlas vertebrae in a northeastern Thai population and possible correlation with sex
The uppermost segment of the cervical vertebra or atlas (C1) is a critically important anatomical structure, housing the medulla oblongata and containing the grooves for the C1 spinal nerve and the vertebral v...
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Extensor Indicis Radialis and Extensor Medii Proprius Associated with an Unknown Fibromuscular Slip: a Case Report
Posterior compartment of forearm and hand is among the most variable parts of the human body. During a routine dissection, we found two anatomical variants in the right forearm and hand of an 84-year-old male ...