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The Journal of Anatomy seeks to advance the understanding of all aspects of human and comparative anatomy through the analysis of structure, function, development, and evolution. We publish original papers, invited review articles, and book reviews. Priority is given to studies clearly demonstrating relevance to the anatomical community. Our articles cover all levels of morphology from cells to whole organisms. The journal is proudly sponsored by The Anatomical Society.
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New Editor-in-Chief, Evie Vereecke
Evie Vereecke is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Leuven, Belgium. She leads the Jan Palfijn Anatomy Lab at Campus Kulak, specializing in comparative biomechanics and functional anatomy of primates, including humans. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, Prof. Vereecke’s team integrates techniques such as medical imaging, computational modeling, and detailed dissections to deepen our understanding of form-function relationships in the musculoskeletal system. The research is often framed in an evolutionary context.
Alongside her research, Evie instructs various anatomy courses within the Bachelor's programs in medicine and physiotherapy. She is specialised in postcranial anatomy, with particular focus on the extremities, but remains amazed by the intricate details of the human body as seen during dissection. Additionally, Evie serves as the program director for the Bachelor's degree in Medicine at Campus Kulak in which role she is responsible for the medical curriculum.
The Anatomical Society welcomes the new appointments to the Early Career Researcher Editorial Board
Dr Hazel Allardyce
Dr Hazel Allardyce is an early career anatomist and post-doctoral research fellow at the Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen. Following completion of a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Human Anatomy in 2023, Hazel continues to research the pathology of motor neuron diseases, utilising traditional and next-generation histological and microscopic techniques. Her current research is focused on the role of vascular dysfunction in neurodegeneration.
Dr Kritima Kapoor
Dr Kritima Kapoor teaches Veterinary Anatomy as an Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary Sciences University, India. Her research interest focuses on developmental anatomy, reproductive immunology, gut immunology, use of recent teaching aids in anatomy, 3D printing and 3D visualization methods in teaching veterinary anatomy with inter-disciplinary approach.
Dr Alannah J. Mole
After completing my PhD at the University of Edinburgh in 2021, I moved to the University of Sheffield where I am now a Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute Pre-fellow. My background is in Neuroscience and my research interests lie in utilising lab models and electrophysiology to pull apart and better understand where and when things go wrong in motor neurons during disease.
Dr Rosanne Raftery
Dr Rosanne Raftery is an anatomy lecturer working between the Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience and in the iEd Hub where she is developing new focused postgraduate courses for the Medtech industry.
Dr Louise Souquet
Dr Louise Souquet is a research fellow funded by the Human Frontier Science Program, currently based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London. She earned her PhD in 2018 from the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris. Her research focuses on the biomechanics of cephalopod feeding systems, using engineering tools to enhance our understanding of their biology and evolution.
Dr Nicole Torres Tamayo
Dr Nicole Torres Tamayo is a paleoanthropologist and post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zürich. Utilizing 3D quantitative methods, her research explores the unique challenges of human birth in comparison to other primates and examines the factors affecting the pelvis form and function in hominins. Her teaching experience at University College London includes paleoanthropology and primate comparative anatomy. She is a strong advocate for the principles of open science and data sharing.
The Journal of Anatomy Best Paper Prize (anatsoc.org.uk)
2023 Award
Journal of Anatomy Best Paper Prize
Synchondrosis fusion contributes to the progression of postnatal craniofacial dysmorphology in syndromic craniosynostosis
Yukiko Hoshino, Masaki Takechi, Mehran Moazen, Miranda Steacy, Daisuke Koyabu, Toshiko Furutera, Youichirou Ninomiya, Takashi Nuri, Erwin Pauws, Sachiko Iseki
Journal of Anatomy, Volume 242, Issue 3, Pages 387-401, March 2023
Journal of Anatomy Joint Runner-Up Best Paper Prizes
The HOPX and BLBP landscape and gliogenic regions in developing human brain
Camilla Bjørnbak Holst, Christian Beltoft Brøchner, Kristoffer Vitting-Seerup, Kjeld Møllgård
Journal of Anatomy, Volume 243, Issue 1, Pages 23-38, July 2023
Structural abnormalities of retinal pigment epithelial cells in a light-inducible, rhodopsin mutant mouse
Debora Napoli, Enrica Strettoi
Journal of Anatomy, Volume 243, Issue 2, Pages 223-234, August 2023
Sequential changes in cellular properties accompanying amniote somite formation
Agnieszka M. Piatkowska, Kaustubh Adhikari, Adam A. Moverley, Mark Turmaine, James A. Glazier, Nicolas Plachta, Susan E. Evans, Claudio D. Stern
Journal of Anatomy, Volume 242, Issue 3, pages 417-435, March 2023
Award of Anatomical Society Studentships
2024/25 Round
We are seeking applications from the Anatomical Society Membership for the 2024/25 round (student start date 1st October 2025).
Application details can be found here: Read more about the 2024/25 Research Studentships.
Articles
Analysis of palatal marginal alveolar exostosis and palatal torus using cone‐beam computed tomography
- 8 October 2024
Graphical Abstract
This study analyzed palatal marginal alveolar exostosis (PMAE) and palatal torus (PT) using cone-beam computed tomography of the maxilla in multiplanar sections and volumetric renderings. PT was found in 38.70% of the sample and located more frequently in the middle third of the maxilla (52.35%) with a flat shape (42.95%). PMAE was found in 54.80% of the sample, bilaterally in 56.40% of the cases, and located more frequently in the molar region (62.42%) in the form of small nodules (36.97%). The occurrence of PMAE was independent of the presence of PT.
How compactness affects long bone resistance to compression—An investigation into the rhinoceros humerus
- 7 October 2024
Graphical Abstract
Modelling how changes in the internal structure of bone, based on differences in the distribution and intensity of compactness, through finite element analyses, reveals how they affect bone's strength under compression.
Variation in air sac morphology and postcranial skeletal pneumatization patterns in the African grey parrot
- 7 October 2024
Graphical Abstract
The avian lung-air-sac system invades much of the skeleton with epithelium-lined extensions of their air-filled spaces through a process called pneumatization. This study uses micro-computed tomography scans of the African grey parrot to identify and describe: (1) intraspecific variations in air sac arrangement and (2) the location of the bony openings (called pneumatic foramina) that connect the lungs to these spaces.
Difference between sentinel and non‐sentinel lymph nodes in the distribution of dendritic cells and macrophages: An immunohistochemical and morphometric study using gastric regional nodes obtained in sentinel node navigation surgery for early gastric cancer
- 5 October 2024
Graphical Abstract
Distribution of DC-SIGN-positive DCs and CD68-positive macrophages in the sentinel and non-sentinel nodes (SN, non-SN) was studied. The proportion (%) of subcapsular clusters of DCs in the entire circumference of the node was significantly larger in non-SNs than in SNs of 15 patients without metastasis.
Computed tomography analysis of the infraorbital canal and adjacent anatomical structures
- 1 October 2024
Graphical Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the incidence of infraorbital canal (IOC) types and sinonasal variations via computed tomography. The length of the IOC, septum, the distance between the maxillary ostium and IOC (dOI), presence of Haller cells, IOC-related intra-sinus opacity, and IOC dehiscence were also investigated. The CT assessment of preoperative IOC types and neighboring anatomical structures is of great significance in preventing iatrogenic damage.
The anatomical basis for transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- 588-611
- 19 November 2019
Graphical Abstract
A schematic diagram of the approximate intracranial relationships between the facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves.
Retinal vascular image analysis as a potential screening tool for cerebrovascular disease: a rationale based on homology between cerebral and retinal microvasculatures
- 319-348
- 30 March 2005
Structure and functions of keratin proteins in simple, stratified, keratinized and cornified epithelia
- 516-559
- 20 April 2009
Diffusible iodine‐based contrast‐enhanced computed tomography (diceCT): an emerging tool for rapid, high‐resolution, 3‐D imaging of metazoan soft tissues
- 889-909
- 11 March 2016
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