Papers of interest

Papers of interest (June 2025)

The UAO honors innovative contributions to the field of anatomy. Each paper featured here has been selected for its scientific impact, academic significance, and the value it brings to the global anatomy community. This section is a collection of what the UAO considers exemplary research.

McLeod GA, Sadler A, Boezaart A, Sala-Blanch X, Reina MA. Peripheral nerve microanatomy: new insights into possible mechanisms for block success. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Oct 10:rapm-2024-105721. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2024-105721. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39327048.

Kim DH, Bae JH. Perceptions of Clinical Dentists on the Content and Methods of Gross Anatomy Education in Dentistry. Clin Anat. 2025 May;38(4):480-495. doi: 10.1002/ca.24265. Epub 2025 Mar 7. PMID: 40055147.

Hennessy KF, Kirou-Mauro A, Dove E, Ho ES. What Matters Most to Occupational Therapy Clinician Anatomy Instructors. Med Sci Educ. 2025 Jan 14;35(2):651-655. doi: 10.1007/s40670-024-02274-8. PMID: 40353042; PMCID: PMC12058608.

Torres-Palsa MJ, Dominguez J. Implementation of plastinated specimens in a Doctor of Physical Therapy human anatomy curriculum. Anat Sci Educ. 2025 May 11. doi: 10.1002/ase.70043. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40350554.

Mills N, Pransky SM, Geddes DT, Mirjalili SA. What is a tongue tie? Defining the anatomy of the in-situ lingual frenulum. Clin Anat. 2019 Sep;32(6):749-761. doi: 10.1002/ca.23343. Epub 2019 Feb 19. PMID: 30701608; PMCID: PMC6850428.

Paper of the Month (June 2025)

The UAO Board selects a standout paper to be featured as the Paper of the Month. The selected paper is chosen for its potential to inspire professionals, educators, and students alike. Our Paper of the Month not only highlights cutting-edge research, but also celebrates the dedication and ingenuity of the authors advancing our understanding of the human body.

Congratulations Dr. Iwanaga and colleague!!

Who really needs a Metaverse in anatomy education? A review with preliminary survey results.

Iwanaga J, Muo EC, Tabira Y, Watanabe K, Tubbs SJ, D'Antoni AV, Rajaram-Gilkes M, Loukas M, Khalil MK, Tubbs RS. Clin Anat. 2023 Jan;36(1):77-82. doi: 10.1002/ca.23949.

Previous Paper of the Month

May 2025

Komune N, et al. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Apr 1;16(4):486-495. doi: 10.1093/ons/opy198. Erratum in: Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Jul 1;17(1):113. doi: 10.1093/ons/opz095. PMID: 30873560.

April 2025

Iwanaga J. The alveolar canals and foramina in the first edition of Terminologia Oroanatomica: a preview. Anat Sci Int. 2024 Sep;99(4):461-468. doi: 10.1007/s12565-024-00764-8. Epub 2024 Apr 4. PMID: 38573584.

March 2025

Watanabe K, Han A, Inoue E, Iwanaga J, Kikuchi K, Haikata Y, Nooma K, Harano T, Tabira Y, Saga T. Three sublayers in the SMAS: Observations of facial soft tissue using the stretched tissue dissection method focusing on the SMAS. Clin Anat. 2023 Jan;36(1):102-109. doi: 10.1002/ca.23954. Epub 2022 Oct 11. PMID: 36181309.