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Surface Anatomy

Surface anatomy is the study of anatomical landmarks and structures that can be identified on the exterior of the body through visual inspection or palpation, serving as a critical foundation for clinical procedures and physical examination. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy addresses …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 59× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2577-2279

Overview

Surface anatomy is the study of anatomical landmarks and structures that can be identified on the exterior of the body through visual inspection or palpation, serving as a critical foundation for clinical procedures and physical examination. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy addresses surface anatomy through investigations of clinically relevant landmarks and their underlying structures across diverse body regions. Studies have examined neurovascular anatomy in the foot, including the posterior tibial nerve in the tarsal tunnel and the medial calcaneal neurovascular bundle, providing detailed morphological data essential for surgical approaches. Investigations of cranial structures include comparative analyses of mandibular neurovascular canals and clinical anatomy of the newborn cranial vault. The journal has published work on nerve communications in the face, tibial morphology in specific populations, and anatomical considerations for procedures such as pericardiocentesis. Educational research has explored innovative approaches to teaching neuroanatomy through virtual interactive tools. This body of work underscores the importance of precise anatomical knowledge for safe clinical practice, surgical planning, and medical education, bridging the gap between fundamental anatomical science and its practical application in patient care.

Research published in this journal

11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 59 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Surface Anatomy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Human Anatomy (ISSN 2577-2279).

Journal editorial board
Abdelmonem Awad Mustafa Hegazy · Egypt Adejoke Elizabeth Memudu · Nigeria Bukola Rukayat Omotoso · South Africa

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