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

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Process of neovascularisation compared with pain intensity in tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon associated with concomitant shoulder disorders, after arthroscopic treatment. Microscopic evaluation supported by immunohistochemical.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon (LHBT) is one of the most common, painful conditions of the anterior part of the shoulder and often coexists with rotator cuff tears. Multifactorial aetiopathology of tendi-nopathy is poorly understood; however, several studies indicated that it is s...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2017.0093

    authors: Zabrzyński J,Paczesny Ł,Łapaj Ł,Grzanka D,Szukalski J

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • Myocardial necrosis due to vitamin D3 overdose -- scanning electron microscopic observations.

    abstract::Our studies were carried out on the hearts of virgin female Wistar rats treated with 100,000 i.u. of vitamin D3 (calciol) per os for 3 consecutive days. Multifocal cardionecrosis was established macroscopically in 70% of the vitamin D-treated rats on the 7th day of the experiment when the rats were in the acute phase ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Walentynowicz O,Kubasik-Juraniec J,Rudzińska-Kisiel T

    更新日期:2004-11-01 00:00:00

  • Early development of the mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal nerve in human embryos (stages 14 and 15).

    abstract::The mesencephalic nucleus of V was investigated in embryos of developmental stages 14 and 15. In stage 14 the nucleus is formed by a small group of cells lying a little rostrally to the sulcus limitans in the pontine flexure. In stage 15 the cells of the nucleus are also found in the anterior crus of the pontine flexu...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Bruska M,Woźniak W

    更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00

  • Positions of septal papillary muscles in human hearts.

    abstract::Septal papillary muscles, similarly to other papillary muscles, are essential elements of the heart valvular system. Damage to their structure may lead to a considerable life risk. Of all the papillary muscles, the septal papillary muscles are characterized by the greatest topographical and morphological variability. ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Jezyk D,Duda B,Jerzemowski J,Grzybiak M

    更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00

  • Relationship of vascular variations with liver remnant volume in living liver transplant donors.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:In this study, we investigated the relationship between the portal vein and hepatic artery variations and the remaining liver volume in living donors in liver transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In the study, triphasic abdominal CT images of 180 live liver donor candidates were analyzed retrospectively. ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2020.0080

    authors: Yılmaz Çankaya B,Polat G,Aksungur N,Yalçın A,Korkut E,Sade R,Pirimoğlu RB,Kara S,Ay M,Altuntaş N,Alper F

    更新日期:2020-08-04 00:00:00

  • Histomorphometrical evaluation of tibial subchondral bone after moderate running in male and female Wistar rats.

    abstract::Exercise has been shown to be beneficial to the skeleton, in both humans and animals. This study was done to test the sex-related difference in the risk of OA (osteoarthritis) of the knee joint and also on the subchondral bone after moderate running exercise. Forty male and female Wistar rats were randomly assigned to ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2020.0030

    authors: Nazem MN,Sahebozamani M,Mosavian Naeini R,Sajjadian SM

    更新日期:2020-03-11 00:00:00

  • The morphology and function of the quadrate ligament.

    abstract::There is a paucity of information in the literature regarding the quadrate ligament and the information that does exist is extremely conflicting. We dissected 30 cadavers (60 sides) to determine the morphology and function of this enigmatic ligament. A quadrate ligament (thickening of the elbow joint capsule) was foun...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Tubbs RS,Shoja MM,Khaki AA,Lyerly M,Loukas M,O'neil JT,Salter EG,Oakes WJ

    更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00

  • An evaluation of Ki-67 and PCNA expression in conjunctival and eyelid tumours.

    abstract::The aim of our study was an evaluation of the expression of cell proliferation markers (PCNA and Ki-67) in conjunctival and eyelid papillomas and squamous and basal cell cancers. A series of 9 cases of squamous cell cancer (SCC), 15 cases of basal cell cancer (BCC) and 43 cases of squamous cell papilloma (SCP) were as...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Reszeć J,Kańczuga-Koda L,Sulkowska M,Koda M,Cylwik J,Barwijuk-Machała M,Sulkowski S

    更新日期:2004-02-01 00:00:00

  • Effects of diet and fluoride on early phases of odontogenesis in rats.

    abstract::The influence of diet and fluoride on odontogenesis in rats was investigated. 20 foetuses, 20 days old, were divided into four groups. The control group was fed with the standard diet and drank water with 0.16 mg F/l. The second, third and fourth groups were fed with the deficit, experimental diet and drank distilled ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Maciejewska I,Adamowicz-Klepalska B

    更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00

  • Evidence of increased axillary blood flow velocity without increased handgrip strength and endurance in persons with a fibromuscular axillary arch.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The purpose of this in vivo study was to compare axillary artery blood flow velocity, and maximal handgrip strength and endurance performance in young subjects with and without an axillary arch (AA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and fifty-six young adults were screened for the presence of an AA on thei...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.2015.0112

    authors: Scafoglieri A,De Maeseneer M,Debondt A,Boulet C,Tresignie J,De Mey J,Clarys JP

    更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00

  • Comparison of color difference formulas to best distinguish resected areas of malignant brain tumors from their background using 5-aminolevulinic acid fluorescence.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) his proven to assist neurosurgeons to achieve a more complete brain tumour resection. However, 5-ALA-guided surgery is limited since it is often difficult to distinguish the colour difference between the resected areas of malignant brain tu...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2020.0035

    authors: Szmuda T,Ali S,Słoniewski P

    更新日期:2020-03-24 00:00:00

  • Morphometric analysis and three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction of the long bones of femoral and crural regions in Van cats.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to determine the morphometric features and to make the three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the images obtained by computed tomography (CT) of the main long bones (femur, tibia, fibula) in Van cats, and to reveal the biometric differences between these measurement values of both ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2020.0116

    authors: Yilmaz O,Demircioğlu İ

    更新日期:2020-09-23 00:00:00

  • Digital-image analysis of the femoral shaft/neck angle in human foetuses.

    abstract::Measurements were made of the femoral shaft/neck angle (CCD angle) in 106 human foetuses, aged from 16 to 38 hbd, using a "FEM-GEO_03" computer program. The values of the CCD angle in the group under examination were: mean = 140.48 degrees, SD = 6.95 degrees, max = 157.90 degrees, min = 113.93 degrees. No significant ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Bulandra AM,Gielecki JS,Leciejewska I,Karaszewski P,Sieroń D

    更新日期:2003-11-01 00:00:00

  • Multiple vessel variations in the retropubic region.

    abstract::We encountered some multiple vessel variations in the retropubic region of a 55-year-old male cadaver. The obturator artery had its origin from the external iliac artery, and inferior epigastric artery from the femoral artery. Additionally, an anastomosis between obturator and inferior epigastric veins (venous Crown o...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Sarikcioglu L,Sindel M

    更新日期:2002-01-01 00:00:00

  • Morphology, topography and cytoarchitectonics of the otic ganglion in Egyptian spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus, Desmarest).

    abstract::Using the thiocholine method of Koelle and Friedenwald and histological techniques, the otic ganglion in Egyptian spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus, Desmarest) was studied. The ganglion was found to be a single oval cluster of neurocytes, situated at the medial and posterior surface of the mandibular nerve just above the ...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Szczurkowski A,Kuder T,Nowak E,Kuchinka J

    更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00

  • Comparison of local rosmarinic acid and topical dexpanthenol applications on wound healing in a rat experimental wound model.

    abstract::We compared the effects of rosmarinic acid and dexpanthenol in a rat experimental wound model. Twenty-four Wistar albino rats weighing 200-250 g were randomly divided into 3 groups. After 2-cm full-thickness skin defects were created, the wounds were washed with sterile 0.9% NaCl solution. After washing, the control g...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2020.0097

    authors: Küba MC,Türkoğlu A,Oğuz A,Tuncer MC,Kaya Ş,Başol Ö,Bilge H,Tatlı F

    更新日期:2020-08-26 00:00:00

  • Effect of acute exposure to cadmium on the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), calcitonin (CT), somatostatin (SST) and synaptophysin (SYN) in the C cells of the rat thyroid--a preliminary study.

    abstract::The aim of the present study was to determine to what degree acute exposure to cadmium affects the expression of CGRP, CT, SST and SYN in the C cells of the rat thyroid. Animals from 7 experimental groups received CdCl2 iv. in doses of 3.5, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5, 1 and 0.5 mg/kg b.w. respectively, while the control animals w...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Czykier E,Moniuszko-Jakoniuk J,Sawicki B

    更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00

  • Histological studies of selected organs of mice experimentally infected with Acanthamoeba spp.

    abstract::Histological studies of the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, and the spleen were carried out in mice previously infected with 6 pathogenic strains of free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba. The potential virulence of the strains studied was determined on the basis of re-isolation of the amoebae from the org...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Górnik K,Kuźna-Grygiel W

    更新日期:2005-08-01 00:00:00

  • Diastema size and type of upper lip midline frenulum attachment.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Diastema is a space between teeth. The most often is maxillary midline diastema between upper central incisors. One of the main causes of diastema is enlarged upper lip frenulum attachment. The aim of the study was to assess frenulum attachment in patients with diastema and investigate if type of upper lip f...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2016.0079

    authors: Sękowska A,Chałas R

    更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00

  • Simvastatin decreases hepatic ischaemia/reperfusion-induced liver and lung injury in rats.

    abstract::Liver failure is still a significant clinical problem after transplantation surgery, tissue resections (the Pringle manoeuvre) and haemorrhagic shock. The restoration of blood flow to an ischaemic region leads to tissue injury at a greater rate than the original ischaemic insult, an event termed "ischaemia-reperfusion...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Dibazar F,Hajipour B,Hosseinian MM,Hemmati MR,Ghandiha A

    更新日期:2008-11-01 00:00:00

  • Estimation of Purkinje cell quantification and volumetry in the cerebellum using a stereological technique.

    abstract::Systematic sampling using the Cavalier's principle provides accurate, efficient, cheap, and simple quantitative estimates of objects within neuroanatomical structures like the cerebellum. We identified and isolated the Purkinje cell layer and used this information to extrapolate the stereological technique to estimate...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Akosman MS,Gocmen-Mas N,Karabekir HS

    更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00

  • Anatomical and histological analysis of the salpinx and ovary in Anatolian wild goat (Capra aegagrus aegagrus).

    abstract:BACKGROUND:This study determined the anatomical and histological structure of the salpinx and ovary of the Anatolian wild goat (C. aegagrus aegagrus). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The salpinges and ovaries from four wild goats of similar ages were used. These goats were brought to the Kafkas University Wildlife Rescue and Re...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2019.0032

    authors: Kırbaş Doğan G,Kuru M,Bakır B,Karadağ Sarı E

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • The paranasal sinuses: three-dimensional reconstruction, photo-realistic imaging, and virtual endoscopy.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The purpose of the study was to create computer-aided design models of the paranasal sinuses (frontal, maxillary, and sphenoid) and to perform virtual endoscopy (VE) to them by using virtual reality modelling language technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The visible human dataset was used as the input imaging d...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2016.0006

    authors: Kapakin S

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Reduced c-Fos expression in orexin neurons of the lateral hypothalamic area and the locus coeruleus following injection of spinosin into mice.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Spinosin, a major component of Samen Ziziphi spinosae, has been shown to modulate sedation and hypnosis; however, the underlying neuronal mechanisms of its stimulatory effects remain unclear. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In the present study, we injected spinosin (15 mg/kg) or saline into mice, which were killed a...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2019.0118

    authors: Zhang JP,Liao DQ,Li L,Chu L

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence and morphometric analysis of idiopathic osteosclerosis in a Chilean population.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence and morpho-metric parameters of idiopathic osteosclerosis (IO) in a Chilean population. IO is an intraosseous growth of compact, benign, unilocular, non-expandable bone that is referred to as an anatomical variation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2017.0085

    authors: Fuentes R,Arias A,Astete N,Farfán C,Garay I,Dias F

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • Morphological characterisation of the coronary arteries in African sheep (Ovis orientalis). Differential analysis with those of humans and other animal species.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Despite the importance of the coronary system in the African sheep as a possible experimental model, there is little information about this particular vascular system. The objective of this investigation was to characterise morpho- logically the coronary arteries and their branches in African sheep. MATERIA...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2018.0054

    authors: Gomez FA,Cortés LS,Ballesteros LE

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF): role in neuronal development and survival.

    abstract::In 1989 Leitbrock et al. reported the full primary structure of brain-derived neurotrophic factor. The messenger RNA for BDNF was found predominantly in the central nervous system, and the sequence of protein indicated its structural relation to NGF. BDNF belongs to a larger family of neurotrophic molecules. It stimul...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:

    authors: Woźniak W

    更新日期:1993-01-01 00:00:00

  • A cephalic vein drained into one of the double axillary veins through the pectoralis major muscle.

    abstract::Although the cephalic vein follows a fairly consistent course, numerous variants have been reported. We found a rare anatomical presentation of the cephalic vein in a 43-year-old Korean male cadaver. The cephalic vein had anastomosed with the basilic vein and brachial vein at the level of the elbow, perforated the pec...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.a2015.0082

    authors: Hong JE,Kim BR,Kim J,Yoon SP

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Normative size evaluation of internal auditory canal with magnetic resonance imaging: review of 3786 patients.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:A narrow internal auditory canal (IAC) is significantly associated with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. It would therefore seem likely that any patient with an IAC measured radiographically to be under the normal range represents an abnormality and probable IAC stenosis. If narrow IAC is diagnosed wit...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Erkoç MF,Imamoglu H,Okur A,Gümüş C,Dogan M

    更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00

  • Morphological study of rugae palatinae in Sudanese Nubians.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to identify and compare the various morphological characteristics of rugae palatinae in males and females of adult Sudanese Nubians and to assess the existence of side asymmetry. Furthermore, the possibility of assigning sex utilising dimensions, shapes, and orientations was explore...

    journal_title:Folia morphologica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.5603/FM.2015.0046

    authors: Ahmed AA,Hamid A

    更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00