Mastering Anatomical Techniques: Enhancing anatomical skills

Anatomical Individualized ACL Reconstruction

  The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is composed of two bundles, which work together to provide both antero-posterior and rotatory stability of the knee. Understanding the anatomy and function of the ACL plays a key role in management of patients with ACL injury. Anatomic ACL reconstruction aims to restore the function of the native ACL. Femoral and tibial tunnels should be placed in their an...

Anatomical Variations of Vertebral Artery

Introduction: Vertebral arteries arise from the root of the neck as the first branches from the superior-posterior aspect of the subclavian arteries. They ascend the neck to enter the cranial cavity and supply blood to the brain. Methods: A total of 20 cadavers (in 10 years) were dissected for the study of variations in the origin of the vertebral artery. This study was conducte...

Anatomical diagnosis.

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Anatomical Terminology

Anatomical Eponyms

A FASCINAlINOi 1)ook to read, dip inito, or consult, and an essential one to use if eponymous anatomical terms are to be attributed correctly. A total of 728 names are recorded, with, where possible, a short biographical sketch and dates of birth and death of the individual, together with associated anatomical structures. It is interesting to note that each letter of the alphabet, with the exce...