Correlations between the Visual Apparatus and Dental Occlusion: A Literature...
Background. The development of visual functions takes place in the first months of postnatal life and is completed around the one year of age. In this period, the maturation of the retina and the...
View ArticleThe Influence of the Smile on the Perceived Facial Type Esthetics
Objective. The objective of this study was to determine if the smile would influence the facial types esthetics perception for dentists, specialists, and laypeople. The null hypotheses for this study...
View ArticleA Qualitative Analysis of Dental Photography in Orthodontics: The Patient’s...
Purpose. Dental photography is an essential part of orthodontic treatment. It is used during all stages, and many components can affect the image quality. During the procedure, attendants and the...
View ArticleThe Immunodetection of Non-Falciparum Malaria in Ancient Egyptian Bones (Giza...
The detection of falciparum malaria in ancient Egyptian remains had been performed by many authors using several methodologies including the use of rapid diagnostic tests. Through the...
View ArticleCone-Beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Root Canal Morphology of...
Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate the root canal morphology of maxillary first and second premolars in a Saudi population using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Methods. This...
View ArticleAn Ancient Skeleton with Multiple Osteoblastic Bone Lesions Containing a...
A human skeleton of a middle-aged adult male was found in a 5th–6th century Kinoue-Kodo stone coffin excavated from the southwest marginal region of the Oita plains, northeast Kyushu, Japan. The...
View ArticleGlobal Trends in Application of Stereology as a Quantitative Tool in...
Stereology is a quantitative and comparative method that utilizes planes, lines, and points for the estimation of three-dimensional parameters in morphological studies. It primarily focuses on...
View ArticleMummification in Korea and China: Mawangdui, Song, Ming and Joseon Dynasty...
Over the decades, mummy studies have expanded to reconstruct a multifaceted knowledge about the ancient populations’ living conditions, pathologies, and possible cause of death in different...
View ArticleFirst Paleogenetic Evidence of Probable Syphilis and Treponematoses Cases in...
Despite interest in the origins of syphilis, paleopathological analysis has not provided answers, and paleogenetic diagnosis remains a challenge. Even venereal syphilis has low infectivity which means...
View ArticleClinical Anatomy for the Innervated Pattern and Boundary of the Subdeltoid Bursa
The aim of this study was to accurately identify the distribution of sensory nerve branches running to bursa with mesoscopic dissection and boundaries following the injection of gelatin into the bursa....
View ArticleCorrection between the Morphology of Acromion and Acromial Angle in Chinese...
Introduction. The acromion is a small section of the scapula which extends anteriorly from the spine of the scapula and the acromial angle (AA) is a prominent bony point at the junction of the lateral...
View ArticleGeometric Morphology of the Coracoacromial Ligament: A Cadaveric Study
The coracoacromial ligament (CAL), which restrains superior displacement of humeral head, connects the acromion and coracoid process. Due to the ligament’s variations and its role in shoulder pain, CAL...
View ArticleApplication of 3D Computed Tomography Reconstruction Images to Assess the...
Few studies have been reported on the scientific measurements of the thickness and dimensions of the posterior palatal seal (PPS) area. The purpose of this study is to measure and analyze the thickness...
View ArticleAnatomical Variations of the Pectoralis Major Muscle: Notes on Their Impact...
Background. The presented study attempts to classify individual anatomical variants of the pectoralis major muscle (PM), including rare and unusual findings. Rare cases of muscular anomalies involving...
View ArticleAnatomical Consideration of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee
Many researchers have studied the structures of the anterolateral part of the knee. Several researchers have investigated the existence of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and its frequency has been...
View ArticleEvaluation of Bilateral Asymmetry in the Humerus of Human Skeletal Specimen
Several studies have established a relationship between morphological and behavioral asymmetry making investigations of bilateral bone asymmetry an attractive and important research area. The purpose...
View ArticleIgE, IgG1, and IgG4 Reactivity to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus Glycosylated...
Background. House dust mites are important allergen sources and some of these allergenic proteins may contain carbohydrate moieties, which are able to be isolated using lectins, as Concanavalin A...
View ArticleThe Superficial Venous System of the Forelimb of the Anubis Baboon (Papio...
The superficial veins of the forelimb show high variability, both in man and in other primates, regarding the number of main venous trunks, their course, as well as the origin and location of openings....
View ArticleTalar Dome Investigation and Talocrural Joint Axis Analysis Based on...
Ankle joint kinematics is mainly stabilized by the morphology of the talar dome and the articular surface of tibiofibular mortise as well as the medial and lateral ligament complexes. Because of this...
View ArticleRoot Canal Anatomy of Maxillary First Premolar by Microscopic Computed...
Objectives. To investigate the root morphology and root canal anatomy of maxillary first premolar using microscopic computed tomography (micro-CT). Methods. 324 maxillary first premolars were collected...
View ArticleNormal Anatomy and Anomalies of the Rectus Extraocular Muscles in Human: A...
Development of modern surgical techniques is associated with the need for a thorough knowledge of surgical anatomy and, in the case of ophthalmologic surgery, also functional aspects of extraocular...
View ArticleAn Anatomical Basis for the Myofascial Trigger Points of the Abductor...
Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by pain and a limited range of joint motion caused by muscle contracture related to motor-end-plate dysfunction and the presence of myofascial trigger points...
View ArticleSkull Abnormalities in Cadavers in the Gross Anatomy Lab
Background. The skull encompasses and houses one of the most important organs in the body—the brain—and like all tissues in the body, it is comprised of living cells that are constantly remodeling as...
View ArticleUsing YouTube to Learn Anatomy: Perspectives of Jordanian Medical Students
Purpose. The study is aimed at exploring the popularity, impact, and usefulness of using YouTube in learning anatomy as perceived by Jordanian medical students studying at Jordan University of Science...
View ArticleComparison of the Superior and Inferior Rectus Muscles in Humans: An...
A comparison of the superior and inferior rectus muscles was performed to determine whether they have similar structures and innervation attributable to their participation in the same type of,...
View ArticleThe Relationship between Calcaneal Spur Type and Plantar Fasciitis in Chinese...
Plantar heel pain is a common disease with a high incidence in different races. It significantly reduced the quality of life of patients. However, the cause of PHP is still controversial and there were...
View ArticlePrevalence and Associated Factor of Brown Adipose Tissue: Systematic Review...
Background. Brown adipose tissue generates heat instead of storing energy. It is important in the regulation of body weight, and individual variation in adaptive thermogenesis can be attributed to...
View ArticleImprovement of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration by Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rats...
Herein, the structural effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on posttraumatic skeletal muscle regeneration in rats with chronic hyperglycemia (CH) was tested. 130 white laboratory male rats...
View ArticleComparative Gross Anatomy of the Forelimb Arteries of the Japanese Monkey...
Macaca fuscata displays characteristic behaviours, such as stone handling, locomotor behaviour, gait position, and intermittent bipedalism. Differences in characteristic behaviours among primate...
View ArticleElucidation of Genotypic Variability, Character Association, and Genetic...
Background and Aims. Anatomy of twelve tossa jute genotypes were performed for the variability, heritability, and genetic advance based on yield attributing six anatomical traits. Materials and...
View ArticleCraniofacial Anomaly Association with the Internal Malformations in the...
Context. Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) are a major cause of infant mortality and childhood morbidity. They may be simple or multiple and vary in their clinical importance. Objectives. To estimate the...
View ArticleThe Wooden Skull: An Innovation through the Use of Local Materials and...
Skeleton models are important in facilitating a student’s easy retention and recollection of information in the future. These may assist students carry out hands-on practice in order to acquire and...
View ArticleA Cadaveric Study of the Distal Biceps Femoris Muscle in relation to the...
The most frequent mononeuropathy in the lower extremity has been reported as the common peroneal nerve entrapment neuropathy (CPNe) around the head and neck of the fibula, although the mechanism of the...
View ArticleHistochemical Study of the Rat Uterine Glycoconjugate Alteration following...
One of the female causes of infertility is anovulation which is treatable with gonadotropin hormones. These hormones affect the molecular organization of the uterus such as glycoconjugates that are the...
View ArticleForensic Validity of the Third Molar Maturity Index () for Age Estimation in...
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to test the accuracy of the third molar maturity index () cut-off value (0.08) to distinguish between individuals above and below the adult age of legal...
View ArticleTopography and Anatomical Variations of the Axillary Artery
Knowledge of anatomical variations of the limb’s main arteries is significant for the clinicians. Thus, this study is aimed at examining the branching pattern and anatomical variations of the axillary...
View ArticleThe Airway Volume Related to the Maxillo-Mandibular Position Using 3D Analysis
Objective. The aim of this research was to compare three cephalometric analyses and their correlation with the airway volume in subjects with different skeletal classes using 2D and 3D images. Study...
View ArticleExistence of Gender-Based Difference in Morphology of Convex Lateral Tibial...
Purpose. Morphological differences in the knee joints of females and males have been reported in a previous study. These differences have realized the need of developing a gender-specific prosthesis....
View ArticleThe Role of Vertebral Morphometry in the Pathogenesis of Degenerative Lumbar...
The aim of the current study was to establish whether the vertebral morphometry (e.g., vertebral body width and spinal canal diameters) is associated with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). A...
View ArticleRelationship between the Branching Patterns of the Radial Nerve and Supinator...
The posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) innervates the posterior compartment muscle of the forearm and is a continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve. The anatomic descriptions of PIN vary...
View ArticleStructural Features of the Mental Foramen in a Saudi Subpopulation: A...
Introduction. Accurate and precise knowledge about the position, size, and shape of the mental foramen (MF) are critical in avoiding procedural complications. The MF’s anatomical features vary among...
View ArticleNerve and Arterial Supply Pattern of the Popliteus Muscle and Clinical...
Introduction. The aim of this study was to investigate the nerve and artery supply and the tibial attachment of the popliteus muscle using anatomical methods. Methods. Forty-four nonembalmed and...
View ArticleThe Superficial Temporal Artery and Zygomatico-Orbital Artery: Superficial...
A hollow temple may give rise to a false impression of early facial aging. This is corrected with dermal fillers that are injected into the hollow temple area to produce a smoother facial contour....
View ArticleMorphological Variations of the Posterior Superior Iliac Spine in Chinese...
Objectives. The posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) is an important anatomical landmark often involved in spinal manipulation and surgical bone harvest. Hence, knowledge of variations in the PSIS may...
View ArticleDeferent Anatomical Presentations of Iliolumbar Ligament: A Cadaveric Study
This work was carried out to describe the detailed gross anatomy of the iliolumbar ligaments in human cadavers and to shed more light on these disputes regarding the configuration and direction of...
View ArticleThickness of the Deltoid Muscle and Location of the Anterior Branch of the...
This study investigated the thickness of the deltoid muscle and the location of the anterior branch of the axillary nerve (AAN) and posterior circumflex humeral artery (PCHA), with the goal of...
View ArticleAnatomical Bases of the Temporal Muscle Trigger Points
Background and Purpose. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic or acute form of musculoskeletal pain that affects nearly three-quarters of the world’s population. It is characterized by muscle...
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