BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The brachial plexus represents an important network of nerves, commonly approached in nerve blocks prior to surgical procedures. Therefore, the knowledge of its anatomy is indispensable so those procedures can be carried out accordingly. The objective of the present study was to analyze the morphology of brachial plexus cords with special emphasis to its topographic re...

The complex interactions between trees and soil microbes in forests as well as their inherent seasonal and spatial variations are poorly understood. In this study, we analyzed the effects of major European tree species (Fagus sylvatica L. and Picea abies (L.) Karst) on soil bacterial and fungal communities. Mineral soil samples were collected from different depths (0-10, 10-20 cm) and at differ...

In emerging network technologies designed to support a variety of services, it is common to find that the packet switching service is implemented on top of a facility network. For example, in typical narrowband ISDN architectures, the packet switches installed a t some of the central offices (CO’s) a re interconnected with trunks derived from an underlying channelized facility network. Likewise...

The studies were carried out on the mesencephalos of adult guinea pigs. The preparations were made by means of the Golgi technique, as well as the Nissl and Klüver-Barrera methods. Four types of neurons were distinguished in the substantia nigra (SN) of the guinea pig: 1. Bipolar neurons of two kinds: the neurons of the first kind have elongated, fusiform perikarya (25-40 microns), whereas the ...

The studies were carried out on the brains of adult pigs. The preparations were made by means of the Golgi technique as well as the Nissl and Klüver-Barrera methods. Four types of neurons were described in the medial geniculate body (MGB) of the pig: 1. Multipolar neurons (perikarya 30-45 microm) with rounded, oval or quadrangular perikarya from which arise 4-7 dendritic trunks. The dendrites d...

This study aimed to provide additional anatomical information for axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) through in vivo anatomy studies of intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) preservation in order to provide theoretical and practical experience for clinicians. A total of 156 patients with breast cancer underwent ALND at the Department of Gynecology of Baotou Tumor Hospital between June 2009 and Mar...