Anatomical variations of the abductor pollicis longus: a pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study aims to summarise the accessory muscles of the anterior thoracic wall and axilla that can be encountered during breast and axillary surgery and record their incidence and clinical significance. Moreover, the laterality of the atypical muscles is highlighted and possible gender dimorphism is...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Douvetzemis S,Natsis K,Piagkou M,Kostares M,Demesticha T,Troupis T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress exposure exerts direct effects on the morphology and functionality of the adrenal cortex. In addition, ageing effects growth, differentiation, apoptosis and cellularity of the cortex. The missing data is the combined effect of stress and ageing on the adrenal cortex. The aim of this study was to demon...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Zaki SM,Abdelgawad FA,El-Shaarawy EAA,Radwan RAK,Aboul-Hoda BE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rate of growth of the left common carotid artery during gestation has not been sufficiently evaluated. The present study was performed on 128 spontaneously aborted human foetuses aged 15-34 weeks to compile normative data for the dimensions of the left common carotid artery at varying gestational ages. Using anato...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Szpinda M,Flisiński P,Wiśniewski M,Dombek M,Krakowiak-Sarnowska E

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The instrumentation of anterior vertebral body screws has become an important approach for the treatment of unstable fractures or curvature of the spine, but little attention has been paid to the starting point of placing the screws and the variability of the rib head position. We analysed the variability of rib head ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Li XH,Xu DC,Li ZJ,Wang X

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain accompanies most of illnesses. Pain results in from activation of a specific sensory system and is not direct result of an illness. Pain system may be activated early in the fetal development before its projections will penetrate the frontal cortex. Therefore, painful experience may induce some physiological cons...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kostarczyk E

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cephalic vein is one of the most distinguished superficial veins of the upper limb. Its clinical value lies in venous access. There is little known about the variation of its formation in relation to the anatomical snuffbox. Hence, anatomical variants in the origin of the cephalic vein are important in clinical pr...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Salameh MA,Shatarat AT,Badran DH,Abu Abeeleh MA,Kanaan TM,Bani-Hani AM,Hamdan MQ

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Methyl parathion (MP) is a pesticide widely used to protect crops but also illegally used in many countries for spraying homes and businesses to contain insects. The present study was planned to investigate the effects of MP on the male reproductive organs in the rat. Male Wistar rats (13-14 weeks old) were treated wi...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Prashanthi N,Narayana K,Nayanatara A,Chandra Kumar HH,Bairy KL,D'Souza UJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Maciejewska I,Adamowicz-Klepalska B

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2020-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperechogenicity of the substantia nigra (SN) measured by transcranial sonography (TCS) is a characteristic feature observed in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). To our knowledge, no SN hyperechogenicity data are available for Polish population. Moreover most of studies come from few centres, which us...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Ambrosius W,Michalak S,Owecki M,Łukasik M,Florczak-Wyspiańska J,Kozubski W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intestines and mesentery of the nutria (Myocastor coypus) have not been fully described. In the present study 30 adult nutrias were studied using gross dissection. The small intestine was divided into the duodenum, jejunum and ileum as usual. The duodenum started at the pylorus with a cranial portion, which dilate...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Pérez W,Lima M,Bielli A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sertoli cells are important in determining the fate of spermatogenic cells by providing nutrition and structural support via cell junctions. Adhesion between Sertoli and germ cells is important for spermatogenesis. Cadherin are transmembrane proteins that mediate cell-cell adhesion, while, vimentin, the cyto...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： ElGhamrawy TA,Helmy D,Elall HF

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The arterial system formed by branches of the vertebral and basilar arteries in guinea pig was compared to that of dog and human. The vertebrobasilar arterial system in particular species shows similarities and differences, considering its structure and arising branches. The differences are mainly due to the length of...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Majewska-Michalska E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Gomez FA,Cortés LS,Ballesteros LE

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclo-oxygenase (COX), which catalyses the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin endoperoxide and prostanoids, is widely expressed in mammalian organs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the immunoexpression of the constitutive and inducible cyclo-oxygenase isoforms (COX-1 and COX-2 respectively) in the oe...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Burdan F,Szumiło J,Gajjar B,Dudka J,Korobowicz A,Patel S,Nat A,Nat AS,Dworzański W,Kwaśniewski W

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying the arterial variation of the lateral circumflex femoral artery is a vital step in planning surgical and radiological approach. To evaluate the variations and discuss the clinical correlates of the lateral circumflex femoral artery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:58 adult cadavers (male 45, female 13) wi...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Ma M,Sang H,Ye Y,Zhuang H,Zhuang Z,Qiu Y,Li X,Xu D,Jiang MH

更新日期：2020-08-22 00:00:00

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

authors： Górnik K,Kuźna-Grygiel W

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The infratemporal fossa is often the site of pathology or surgical intervention. We describe an unusual muscle found during the routine dissection of the right infratemporal fossa. The literature germane to this variable muscle, best described as a variant of the pterygoideus proprius, is reviewed. The clinician may c...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Tubbs RS,Stetler W,Shoja MM,Loukas M,Salter EG,Oakes WJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic occlusion of a coronary vessel is the commonest cause of ischaemic heart disease. The distribution of atherosclerotic lesions is not random,with stenoses preferentially situated at branch ostia, bifurcation points, and the proximal segments of daughter vessels. The aim of this study was to de...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Ajayi NO,Lazarus L,Vanker EA,Satyapal KS

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the paper is to present the most important neuroanatomical and neurophysiological studies concerning the phenomenon of sound localisation in space by people. The author analysed the available literature concerning this topic. The article presents different theories explaining the phenomenon of sound localis...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Przewoźny T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary heart tumours in the paediatric population are very rare and they range from 0.01% to 0.04%. Most are benign lesions of which about half are rhabdomyomas. Rhabdomyoma tumour diagnosis is associated with a 75-80% risk of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). TSC are characterised with numerous changes of hamartoma-...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kwiatkowska J,Ciemny S,Kozłowski D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inferior vena cava, also known as the posterior vena cava, is the large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the right atrium of the heart. Congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava result from the persistence of the embryonic venous system. The majority of cases are clin...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kapetanakis S,Papadopoulos C,Galani P,Dimitrakopoulou G,Fiska A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Sarikcioglu L,Sindel M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

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

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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease, which primarily affects motor neurons and predominantly occurs in children. To date, alternatives for the treatment of the disease have been controversial. Spinal muscular atrophy has a multi-factorial aetiology, with mitochondrial oxidative stress considere...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Alrafiah AR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allium cepa (onion) has a beneficial effect on disease treatment worldwide and has been used since ancient times as a medicinal and food source. Recently several reports have shown that onion has high antioxidant activity. As antioxidants have an essential effect on sperm health parameters, we investigated the effect ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Khaki A,Fathiazad F,Nouri M,Khaki AA,Khamenehi HJ,Hamadeh M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomical method with Computer Digital Image Analysis system served to examine large skin arteries of the crus and the foot in 152 human specimens. Their sources were: 1. popliteal artery (rr. gastrocnemii:medialis--62.89%, lateralis--78.95%), 2. anterior tibial artery (a. peronealis lateralis superior--97.37%, a...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Szpinda M,Molski S,Grabowska-Gaweł A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acipenseriformes occupy an important place in the evolutionary history. Skeleton of their pectoral fins has elements related to teleosts, but also to tetrapods. This article summarises and compares anatomical structure of the pectoral girdle and pectoral fin of Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) and American...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Grom K,Pasicka E,Tarnawski K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was aimed at disclosing the influence of Bacteroides fragilis (one of the most important bacterial agents causing colitis in children) experimental infection on the expression of substance P (SP) and somatostatin (SOM) in neurons and nerve fibres within the porcine ascending colon. Distinct differenc...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Gonkowski S,Kamińska B,Bossowska A,Korzon M,Landowski P,Majewski M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cochlear ganglion was investigated in serially sectioned human embryos at developmental stages 18 and 19 (44-46 postovulatory days). During this period the cochlear ganglion is separated from the vestibular ganglion, and it is adjacent to the cochlear duct. In embryos of investigated stages fibers of the cochlear ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Ulatowska-Błaszyk K,Bruska M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00