abstract：BACKGROUND:Piglet mortality is a real concern to the pig farmers. The major cause is due to the late maturation of the immune system and dietary changes in post-weaned piglets. The potential role of probiotic and zinc in the stimulation of the immune system is well established. Hence, the present study was undertaken t...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kalita A,Talukdar M,Sarma K,Kalita PC,Barman NN,Roychoudhury P,Kalita G,Choudhary OP,Doley PJ,Debroy S,Keneisenuo K,Sarkar R

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge of the anatomy of the circulus arteriosus cerebri (CAC) is important in understanding its role as an arterial anastomotic structure involved in collateral perfusion and equalization of pressure, and may explain observed variations in neurovascular disease prevalences across populations. This study ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Nyasa C,Mwakikunga A,Tembo LH,Dzamalala C,Ihunwo AO

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar Facet Joints (LFJs) are diathrodial joints which provide articulation between two adjacent lumbar vertebrae. LFJs represent complex anatomic structures with multifaceted biomechanic and functional characteristics. They are theorized as structures of crucial clinical significance since their degenerative morphol...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kapetanakis S,Gkantsinikoudis N

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

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

authors： Yilmaz O,Demircioğlu İ

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Common Iliac Arteries are the two terminal branches of the abdominal aorta which supply the pelvis and the lower extremities. The present study aims to examine the morphometric features of the common iliac arteries in a cadaveric sample and possible correlations between lengths. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Se...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Panagouli E,Antonopoulos I,Protogerou V,Troupis T

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

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

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

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：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

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

abstract：:The growth hormone and appetite are regulated by a 28-peptide hormone called ghrelin, which is produced in the stomach, pituitary gland, and other body tissues. The physiological roles fulfilled by ghrelin include regulation of food intake, cardiac output, reproductive system, proliferation of cells, and formation of ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Mehdar KM

更新日期：2020-07-09 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：BACKGROUND:Length of flexor hallucis longus (FHL), localization of master knot of Henry (MKH) and relationship between MKH and neurovascular bundle are essential for the achievement of FHL tendon transfer. The purpose of this study is to define the localization of MKH in reference to bony landmarks of the foot, its rel...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Wan-Ae-Loh P,Danginthawat P,Huanmanop T,Agthong S,Chentanez V

更新日期：2020-04-17 00:00:00

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

authors： Szmuda T,Ali S,Słoniewski P

更新日期：2020-03-24 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:The vertebral artery originates from the subclavian artery and is divided into four segments. The aim of this study is to investigate the anatomical variations in the course and branches of the vertebral artery. M: ATERIALS AND METHODS: : A research was performed via Pubmed database, using the terms; "variat...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Magklara EP,Pantelia ET,Solia E,Panagouli E,Piagkou M,Mazarakis A,Skandalakis P,Troupis T,Filippou D

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pterygoid hamulus (PH) is a small protrusion on the base of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. PH is a site of insertion of many muscles and ligaments. Its topography can determine predilection for developing the pterygoid hamulus bursitis (PHB). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was conducted ba...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Komarnitki I,Skadorwa T,Chloupek A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus) is found in diverse habitats from South America. A female adult giant armadillo with a body mass of 45 kg was used. The animal was a victim of trampling on highway AC-40, at 70 km, near the municipality of Capixaba-Acre and the corpse donated to the Animal Anatomy Laboratory at...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Santos R,Fernandes M,de Souza SF,Dos Santos-Sousa CA,de Carvalho YK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leopardus geoffroyi is a Neotropical wild felid with wide distribution in the south of the South American continent. The objective was to investigate the skeletopy of the intumescentia lumbalis (IL) and conus medullaris (CM) from 11 specimens of L. geoffroyi collected dead on highways. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Mengue PHS,Souza EC,Bernardes FCS,Montana MM,Thiesen R,de Souza Junior P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We identified the vidian canal (VC) in a Turkish subpopulation on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images and explored its anatomic relationships; the canal serves as an anatomic pathway during endonasal surgical approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Coronal and axial CBCT images of 100 patients (50 males a...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kurt MH,Bozkurt P,Bilecenoğlu B,Kolsuz ME,Orhan K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial bridging (MB) is an anatomical variant in which an epicardial coronary artery passes under a bridge of myocardium. The most commonly affected vessel is the left anterior descending coronary artery, although other branches such as the marginal branches, diagonal branches and posterior descending right corona...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Tiryakioğlu M,Aliyu MN

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been previously published that the frontal branch of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) is usually embedded in a bony canal (BC). Although the incidence of the BC was over 70%, this structure is currently omitted both in anatomical nomenclature and in most of the literature. We found the same gap perta...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Eberlova L,Pisova S,Papezova L,Mirka H,Hosek P,Steflova M,Maleckova A,Kachlik D,Stepanek D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

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

authors： Zhang JP,Liao DQ,Li L,Chu L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The abductor pollicis longus (APL) originates from the lateral part of the dorsal surface of the body of the ulna below the insertion of the anconeus muscle, from the interosseous membrane, and from the middle third of the dorsal surface of the body of the radius. However, the number of its accessory bands a...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Karauda P,Olewnik Ł,Podgórski M,Polguj M,Ruzik K,Szewczyk B,Topol M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left renal vein (LRV) variations occur in 0.8-10.2% of the population. The most common LRV variations are retroaortic left renal vein (RLRV) and circumaortic left renal vein (CLRV). The purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of LRV variations in a large series on computed tomography (CT) and to ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kuzan TY,Kuzan BN,Telli TA,Tüney D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The contribution of glial cells to the pathophysiology of depression is an emerging research purpose. This study investigated the deficits in glial cells, specifically astrocytes in various brain regions, after the development of depression and then after voluntary running in depressed rats. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Eldomiaty MA,Makarenko O,Hassan ZA,Almasry SM,Petrov P,Elnaggar AM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The embryological connection between the dorsal and ventral pancreatic regions divides the pancreas into two segments. This anatomical dependence allows segmental pancreatic resection through the embryological fusion plane (EFP). The advantages of limited pancreatic resection are the preservation of the natu...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Łącka M,Łaski D,Hać S,Szymański M

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Although anatomical variations in the upper limb are frequent, coexistence of multiple combined variations is rare. During a routine educational dissection at Jeju National University Medical School, three muscular variations were found in a 75-year-old Korean male cadaver, in which a supraclavicular cephalic vein was...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Song H,Kim J,Yoon SP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the fact that numerous reptile species are widely studied by the researchers, information describing the detailed structure of particular organs in many reptiles is missing. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The tongue of the sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) was examined under the light and scanning electron micros...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Cizek P,Hamouzova P,Kvapil P,Kyllar M

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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：:Neural and vascular variations in the axilla and upper limb area are usually paired, but coexistence of muscular aberration on top of this is uncommon. The current case report emphasizes on the unilateral coexistence of a three-headed (tricipital) biceps brachii muscle, a two-headed coracobrachialis with an accessory ...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Piagkou M,Totlis T,Anastasopoulos N,Lazaridis N,Natsis K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional impairment of the muscle-tendon unit is one of the most remarkable effects of aging. The function of the peroneus longus muscle is to stabilise the foot and ankle joint. A deterioration of the structural and mechanical properties of this muscle can potentially lead to foot problems in older adults...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Niyomchan A,Panichareon B,Siriphorn A,Wongtawatchai T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Analysis of the bones and bone fragments of the cranium may be a useful tool for sex diagnosis in the identification of human remains which have been exposed to adverse conditions. The object of the present study was to evaluate sex prediction through metric and non-metric analysis of the hard palate (HP) an...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Alves N,Deana NF,Ceballos F,Hernandez P,Gonzalez J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

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：:This paper describes a rare case of genetically determined dentin dysplasia type Iin 26-year-old male patient. The paper highlights anatomical and radiologicalaspects of dental abnormalities and emphasizes the significance of the educationof both general practitioners and paediatricians as regards referring patients w...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Kobus A,Świsłocka M,Kierklo A,Borys J,Domel E,Różycki J,Ławicki S,Bagińska J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a Greek Caucasian male cadaver, a combination of the following arterial variations were observed: an aberrant right subclavian artery originating as a last branch of the aortic arch and coursed posterior to the oesophagus, a right non-recurrent laryngeal nerve, an atypical origin of the left suprascapular artery fr...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Panagouli E,Natsis K,Piagkou M,Kostare G,Tsoucalas G,Venieratos D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy increases the risk of heart failure. Hypertension and infiltrative cardiomyopathies are the well-known reasons of LV hypertrophy. The growing interest of scientists in this issue affects hereditary haemochromatosis (HH), which is characterised by the excess deposition of...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Rozwadowska K,Raczak G,Sikorska K,Fijałkowski M,Kozłowski D,Daniłowicz-Szymanowicz L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study investigates the size of the foramen ovale (FO) in relation to the presence and absence of the emissary sphenoidal foramen (ESF). Any possible alteration of the FO size in relation to the ESF (unilateral or bilateral) presence and absence was also examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One-hundred and ni...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Natsis K,Piagkou M,Repousi E,Tegos T,Gkioka A,Loukas M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diving goitres can descend the cervical region expanding directly into the thoracic cavity. In most cases, diving goitres extend into the anterosuperior compartment, but they may also extend behind the trachea. We herein present a case of a male patient with retrotracheal goitre and history of left thyroid lobectomy a...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Spartalis E,Damaskos C,Moris D,Athanasiou A,Spartalis M,Karagkiouzis G,Schizas D,Dimitroulis D,Tomos P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The foramen tympanicum (FT) is an osseous dehiscence of the temporal bone and usually closes by the age of 5 years. The foramen is located posteromedial to the temporomandibular joint and anteroinferior of the external auditory canal. The aim of this study is to define the prevalence, location and size of th...

journal_title：Folia morphologica

authors： Deniz Y,Geduk G,Zengin AZ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00