Lymphatics in the diaphragm form a specialised system draining fluid from the peritoneal
cavity and returning it to the vascular system. Fluid enters subperitoneal lymphatic lacunae, …

Objective To investigate the antimicrobial activity of henna's fresh and dry leaves and seeds
obtained from Oman. Methods This study was carried out at the College of Medicine and …

‘Clinical Anatomy and Anatomical Skills’ is a newly introduced component of the anatomical
teaching of medical undergraduates at Sultan Qaboos University. It comes in the final …

Practical examinations in anatomy are usually conducted on specimens in the anatomy
laboratory (referred to here as the “traditional” method). Recently, we have started to administer …

Bilateral absence of the arcuate artery was observed during routine dissection of the lower
limbs of a 60-year-old male cadaver. Running distally on the dorsal aspect of both feet and …

Available literature on medical education charts an emerging trend in the field of anatomy.
In the past decade, assisted by innovations in informatics and the paradigm shift in medical …

Objectives: Traditionally, summative practical examination in anatomy takes the form of ‘spotters’
consisting of a stream of prosections, radiological images and dissections with pins …

Purpose The state of knowledge about the effect of sleep deprivation on the immune system
is scarce and conflicting. It would therefore be useful to investigate the consequences of …

Humans have long been interested in the form and structure of living things. The focus on
anatomy in the ancient world began as a way to determine the nature of the soul. 1 Ancient …

In most medical schools, summative practical examination in Anatomy usually takes the
format of a “steeplechase” (“spotters” or “bell ringers”) conducted in the gross anatomy …