Papers of interest

Papers of interest

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.

Paper of the Month (July 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. McLeod and colleague!!

Peripheral nerve microanatomy: new insights into possible mechanisms for block success.

McLeod GA, Sadler A, Boezaart A, Sala-Blanch X, Reina MA. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Oct 10:rapm-2024-105721. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2024-105721. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39327048.

Previous Paper of the Month

June 2025

Iwanaga J, Muo EC, Tabira Y, Watanabe K, Tubbs SJ, D'Antoni AV, Rajaram-Gilkes M, Loukas M, Khalil MK, Tubbs RS. Who really needs a Metaverse in anatomy education? A review with preliminary survey results. Clin Anat. 2023 Jan;36(1):77-82. doi: 10.1002/ca.23949.

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.