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Accurate knowledge of anatomy is an important prerequisite for carrying out interventions and achieving good results. In particular, risks and complications can be avoided if perils are known. It is important to recognize and clearly communicate transitional anomalies in the bony spine. Curved structures must be correctly interpreted during fluoroscopy and projection on the two-dimensional screen. When injecting facet joints, attention must be paid to the small intra-articular volume and possible communication between the joint space and adjacent spaces. Controlling the depth of the needle in the spinal canal is important for interlaminar injections; an oblique setting can be helpful here. Exact knowledge of possible courses of the neighboring arteries is necessary in order to avoid intra-arterial injections and thus potentially serious complications. Finally, knowledge about the nerves is important in order to be able to place targeted injections in the right place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multimodal treatment approaches with neoadjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy followed by oncological and total mesorectal excision (TME) have significantly reduced the recurrence rate even in locally advanced rectal cancer. Nevertheless, up to 10% of patients develop a local relapse. Surgical R0 resection is the only chance of a cure in the treatment of locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC). Due to the altered anatomy and physiology of the true pelvis as a result of the pretreatment and operations as well as the localization and extent of the recurrence, the treatment decision is individualized and remains a challenge for the interdisciplinary team. Even locally advanced tumors with involvement of adjacent structures can be treated in designated centers using multimodal treatment concepts with potentially curative intent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The temporal region (Regio temporalis) defined in anatomy is the area of the head that is assigned to the scales of the temporal bone (Pars squamosa ossis temporalis). The sensory innervation of the temporal region is provided by the auriculotemporal nerve and the zygomatic nerve (ramus zygomaticotemporalis). The temporal muscle is innervated by the nervi temporales profundi (of the mandibular nerve). The superficial temporal areas are supplied with blood by the superficial temporal artery, a branch of the external carotid artery. The deep structures are supplied by the deep temporal arteries, which originate from the maxillary artery. In part 8 of our anatomy series, we will look at the exact structure of this sensitive region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although the sacroiliac joints (SIJ) are the cause of deep lumbar back pain in up to 30 % of cases, they are often neglected in differential diagnostic considerations. The complex anatomy and the diverse pain pattern often lead to a misinterpretation of a symptomatic sacroiliac joint affection, which ultimately leads to frustrating attempts at therapy. Examination techniques from manual therapy play a major role in the physical examination. In addition to physiotherapy, infiltrations represent an important diagnostic and therapeutic component. Minimally invasive radiofrequency denervation of the sacroiliac joint is possible, although the evidence regarding the therapeutic benefit is inhomogeneous. Minimally invasive arthrodeses can be indicated in individual cases with good results after the conservative treatment spectrum has failed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The face is innervated by the fifth and seventh cranial nerves, i.e. the trigeminal nerve and the facial nerve. As already mentioned in the last part, this has a historical-developmental basis. The facial skull, the masticatory muscles and the facial skin develop from the first pharyngeal arch, whose associated nerve is the trigeminal nerve. This explains the sensory innervation of the facial skin by the three branches of the trigeminal nerve. With its motor part (masticatory nerve), it also innervates the masticatory muscles. In this section we describe the structure of the nerves in the face. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The face is innervated by the fifth and seventh cranial nerves, i.e. the trigeminal nerve and the facial nerve. As already mentioned in the last part, this has a historical-developmental basis. The facial skull, the masticatory muscles and the facial skin develop from the first pharyngeal arch, whose associated nerve is the trigeminal nerve. This explains the sensory innervation of the facial skin by the three branches of the trigeminal nerve. With its motor part (masticatory nerve), it also innervates the masticatory muscles. In this section we describe the structure of the nerves in the face. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates a crisis in leadership in the Christian church after changes in imperial policy made it more acceptable socially and more advantageous financially to occupy clerical positions. For several decades in the early 5th century, Isidore of Pelusium and his network of friends reproached and lamented the venal conduct of Eusebius, bishop of Pelusium, and several clerics he had appointed. But their efforts to alter the situation had little effect. To understand why this was so, the paper considers the types of people who wrote letters lamenting the situation in order to understand the nature of their response in relation to their social or political position, and it explores reasons why Eusebius and the other clerics were not dislodged by the censure and even derision of their critics. The conflict, it is argued, exposes the limitations of παρρησία as a means of altering the actions of the powerful and qualifies the role of ascetic authority in the de facto exercise of episcopal office in Late Antiquity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This text reviews some specific dynamics of female and male psychosexuality against the background of patriarchal structures, which could be partly responsible for not feeling at home in one's own anatomy, wanting to assume or strive for the opposite gender and to overcome the gender difference at all. It is shown that metapsychology can be a valuable help for a better understanding of the genesis and dynamics of transgender phenomena. It is hypothesized that the rejection of femininity as advocated by Freud (1937c, p. 97) plays an important role (among certainly many others) that men and women could have in mind to overcome fantasized castration and passivation by "transitions" of sexual identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Knowledge of functional facial anatomy and understanding of current anatomical aging concepts is the foundation of any effective, not to mention safe, minimally invasive therapy. This brief overview provides an insight into the current state of knowledge and underlines the value of practical hands-on training on human specimens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article outlines economic aspects that are intrinsically linked to the practices of dealing with dead bodies in the medieval world of Latin Europe. It does so in four sections each dedicated to a different perspective on the physicality of the corpse: First, it looks at medieval discussions on the legitimacy of payments for the burial of the dead. Second, it asks for the role endowments played for the economy of religious institutions and their patrons. Third, the economic importance of embalming will be highlighted, which leads, fourth, to the close connection between embalming and medical dissection. In the young universities' anatomy lecture halls, corpses became economically valuable, which anticipated their modern use in scientific contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the fourth part of our series „Anatomy of the Face" we look at the blood and lymph vessels. Both systems play a central role in the defense against pathogens and in vital metabolic processes. The lymphatic system is divided into a superficial and a deep system. The superficial system is located within the subcutaneous tissue - that is, superficial to the fascia - drains the lymph of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, and runs largely parallel to the subcutaneous veins. The deep lymphatic system, on the other hand, is located deep to the fascia, drains the lymph of the subfascial tissues (muscles, bones, joints, etc.) and accompanies the deep arteries and veins. The structure of both vascular structures will be discussed in this article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Due to the declining interest among medical students in pursuing a surgical career, the impact of demographic changes and the technical challenges, there is an increasing need to attract medical students to the surgical profession. Against this backdrop, a teaching project was developed to familiarize medical students with minimally invasive surgical techniques early in the preclinical education, thereby increasing the interest in surgery., Material and Methods: Within the framework of the regular anatomical dissection course the following modules on laparoscopic surgery were integrated: (1) clinical lecture on the technique and application of laparoscopy, (2) exploratory live laparoscopy on a body donor and (3) practical exercises on laparoscopic trainers. The impact of this teaching project on the interest in a surgical career and on the clinical anatomical understanding was evaluated among 295 participating medical students., Results: The evaluation revealed a pronounced gender-independent interest in learning surgical skills early in the preclinical study phase. The teaching project led to a significantly increased interest in pursuing a surgical career. Moreover, the incorporation of laparoscopic teaching modules into the preclinical anatomy course enhanced the learning motivation and understanding of clinically relevant topographic anatomy., Conclusion: The integration of practical surgical content into preclinical anatomical education can increase the attractiveness of surgical disciplines and simultaneously optimize teaching of anatomy. Longitudinal studies are required to examine the sustainability of these clinical teaching modules in career decisions of medical students., (© 2024. The Author(s).)

The Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin obtained in January 2021 the license of the app “Complete Anatomy” (3D4Medical/Elsevier) to offer an additional anatomical learning and teaching possibility for students and educators. Especially the COVID-19 pandemic showed the advantages of digital learning and teaching possibilities. Also beyond the restricted contact teaching, digital learning is a valuable support for students’ education. We conducted a survey to gain a current pattern of opinion regarding the individual usage of and satisfaction with the app among medical and dental students as well as anatomical educators at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and to improve the use of digital learning devices within dental and medical education.

What determines the unconscious fantasies about one's own genitals? How do female anatomy and inner conflict issues projected onto anatomy intertwine? The author refers to the sources of anxiety of the female genital anatomy explored by Bernstein, especially to the fact that the vagina cannot be opened and closed voluntarily. She posits that this anxiety-provoking moment in particular can combine with unconscious pregenital conflicts, so that, depending on the conflict theme, quite different unconscious images of one's own genitals emerge. From a predominantly drive-theoretical perspective, two case presentations are used to show which unconscious images can develop in oral and in anal conflicts projected onto the sex. The connection to penetration fears is made and the quality of penetration fears is examined in more detail. Finally, the author addresses the question in which way the oral and anal colored genital fears can be warded off by a penis fantasy and what the penis fantasy then means in each case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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At the start of the COVID-pandemic in March 2020, the Institutes of Veterinary Anatomy of the five German educational institutions were confronted with the challenge of digitalising all lectures for the second and fourth semesters of veterinary students. After an online kick-off event and a preliminary status quo meeting, available digital teaching material was exchanged for students to stream from learning platforms. Lectures were either synchronized or made available as audio recordings and connotated slides on the learning platforms. Fortunately, digital microscopic slides had already been in use, which made it easy for students to access them. Dissection exercises mostly consisted of self-study, using instructive videos and interactive exercises. In the second half of the semester, four of the educational institutions were able to offer a restricted number of in-person gross anatomy classes under reinforced conditions. Success monitoring took place online through different formats, and partially on a voluntary basis, via the learning platforms. Although the past two semesters had to almost exclusively take place online due to the unprecedented circumstances, and joint efforts of the five veterinary institutions, there is a general consensus that the practical education in anatomy, histology and embryology is essential to veterinary students. In fact, it is the only way they can obtain the necessary skills to successfully complete the rest of their degree.

Background: Physicians are frequently not aware that patients may not be familiar with the meaning of medical terms or have limited knowledge about the location of organs. These aspects of functional health competence require particular attention when designing communication curricula for undergraduate medical students. The aim of our study was to evaluate the knowledge of laypersons about the anatomical locations of organs and the definitions of commonly used medical terms as relevant aspects of health literacy. Furthermore, we wished to compare it with the knowledge of a historical patient cohort who performed this study 50 years ago.Methods: In this replication study, multiple-choice questionnaires with simple anatomy and common medical terms which were published in 1970 were distributed among a convenience sample of lay volunteers (n=537) from the streets of Hamburg, Germany. Sociodemographic data including sex, age, highest educational school achievement, occupation in a field associated with medicine, and German as first language were also collected. The percentage of laypersons’ correct answers was compared to the percentage of correct answers of a historical patient cohort (n=234) published in 1970 to identify the development of health literacy as basis for curricular planning. Results: Laypersons showed significantly more correct answers in four of eight simple anatomical locations of organs (p