Overview
Dissection techniques encompass the systematic methods used to separate, expose, and examine anatomical structures in human cadaveric specimens for educational, research, and clinical purposes. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy demonstrates applications of these techniques across diverse anatomical regions and educational contexts. Studies have employed dissection methods to map the microanatomy of complex neural pathways including thalamic radiations, revealing detailed structural relationships critical for understanding brain connectivity. In the extremities, careful dissection has elucidated the branching patterns of neurovascular bundles in the foot, including the medial calcaneal bundle at the porta pedis and the posterior tibial nerve within the tarsal tunnel, providing anatomical knowledge essential for surgical planning and injury management. Dissection-based research has also clarified the anatomical structures and approaches relevant to clinical procedures such as pericardiocentesis. Beyond traditional cadaveric work, the journal has explored how virtual dissection tools and interactive brain atlases complement hands-on techniques in neuroanatomy education, addressing student learning outcomes and perceptions. These investigations underscore the enduring importance of dissection as both a research methodology for discovering anatomical variations and relationships, and as a foundational pedagogical approach in medical training.
Research published in this journal
5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Effects of a Novelty Virtual Interactive Brain Atlas on Student Perception of Neuroanatomy
Pericardiocentesis Procedure: Anatomical Structures and Approaches
Branching Pattern of the Medial Calcaneal Neurovascular Bundle in Porta Pedis of the Human Foot
Morphological Study of the Posterior Tibial Nerve in Tarsal Tunnel of the Human Foot
How this research is being cited
The 5 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Psychoneuroendocrinology
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2025 · European Journal of Neuroscience
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2025 · NeuroImage Clinical
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2025 · NeuroImage: Clinical
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2025 · Genij Ortopedii
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S. Chester et al. · 2025 · European Journal of Neuroscience
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2023 · Anatomy & Cell Biology
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2023 · Anatomy & Cell Biology
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