Anatomical eponyms - unloved names in medical terminology.

Abstract:

:Uniform international terminology is a fundamental issue of medicine. Names of various organs or structures have developed since early human history. The first proper anatomical books were written by Hippocrates, Aristotle and Galen. For this reason the modern terms originated from Latin or Greek. In a modern time the terminology was improved in particular by Vasalius, Fabricius and Harvey. Presently each known structure has internationally approved term that is explained in anatomical or histological terminology. However, some elements received eponyms, terms that incorporate the surname of the people that usually describe them for the first time or studied them (e.g., circle of Willis, follicle of Graff, fossa of Sylvious, foramen of Monro, Adamkiewicz artery). Literature and historical hero also influenced medical vocabulary (e.g. Achilles tendon and Atlas). According to various scientists, all the eponyms bring colour to medicine, embed medical traditions and culture to our history but lack accuracy, lead of confusion, and hamper scientific discussion. The current article presents a wide list of the anatomical eponyms with their proper anatomical term or description according to international anatomical terminology. However, since different eponyms are used in various countries, the list could be expanded.

journal_name

Folia Morphol (Warsz)

journal_title

Folia morphologica

authors

Burdan F,Dworzański W,Cendrowska-Pinkosz M,Burdan M,Dworzańska A

doi

10.5603/FM.a2016.0012

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-01-01 00:00:00

pages

413-438

issue

4

eissn

0015-5659

issn

1644-3284

pii

VM/OJS/J/42890

journal_volume

75

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