Research in Anatomy: A Comprehensive Guide in Anatomical Sciences and Education aims to provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary anatomical research methods. It fills a critical gap in anatomical research methodologies. While many texts cover general research methods or specific topics, there is a lack of comprehensive resources that encompass the various approaches in anatomical studies. It serves as a valuable resource for students, educators and researchers in the anatomical sciences and related disciplines.
The book is divided into two parts. Part one is the introductory section, which covers the fundamentals of anatomical research through seven chapters. It starts by providing brief descriptions and examples of various research designs and offering a step-by-step guide on how to conduct systematic literature searches. Subsequent chapters in this section compare human and animal studies in anatomical research, discuss how to conduct systematic reviews, cover essential aspects of data analysis and management in anatomical research, outline methods for sharing anatomy research findings, and highlight the vital role of cadavers in advancing anatomical knowledge and medical education. Finally, this section explores the methods and approaches used to study and improve anatomy education.
The second section explores various specialised research areas in detail. It provides guidance and insights on several topics, including developmental anatomy research, the use of surgical observations for anatomical research, and morphometric studies in anatomy. Additionally, it discusses the application of medical imaging tools for anatomical studies and the significance of macroscopic and microscopic examination and imaging techniques in neuroanatomical research. Finally, this section explores anatomical variability
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. xiii 6. Preface - p. xv 7. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 8. Part 1 Introductory section - p. 1 9. Chapter 1 Fundamentals of anatomical research - p. 3 10. Chapter 2 Human versus animal studies in anatomical research - p. 25 11. Chapter 3 From protocol to publication: A step-by-step approach to systematic reviews in anatomical studies - p. 53 12. Chapter 4 Understanding and managing data - p. 71 13. Chapter 5 Disseminating research results in anatomical sciences - p. 93 14. Chapter 6 Role of cadavers in anatomical research - p. 135 15. Chapter 7 Research in anatomy education - p. 151 16. Part 2 Specialized themes - p. 183 17. Chapter 8 Research in developmental anatomy - p. 185 18. Chapter 9 Surgical observations as means for anatomical research - p. 205 19. Chapter 10 Anatomical research based on metric study - p. 217 20. Chapter 11 The employment of medical imaging tools to study anatomy - p. 247 21. Chapter 12 Anatomical research based on microscopic study - p. 273 22. Chapter 13 Macroscopic and microscopic imaging in neuroanatomical research - p. 295 23. Chapter 14 Anatomical variability in anatomy research - p. 313 24. Index - p. 355
Research in Anatomy: A Comprehensive Guide in Anatomical Sciences and Education aims to provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary anatomical research methods. It fills a critical gap in anatomical research methodologies. While many texts cover general research methods or specific topics, there is a lack of comprehensive resources that encompass the various approaches in anatomical studies. It serves as a valuable resource for students, educators and researchers in the anatomical sciences and related disciplines.
The book is divided into two parts. Part one is the introductory section, which covers the fundamentals of anatomical research through seven chapters. It starts by providing brief descriptions and examples of various research designs and offering a step-by-step guide on how to conduct systematic literature searches. Subsequent chapters in this section compare human and animal studies in anatomical research, discuss how to conduct systematic reviews, cover essential aspects of data analysis and management in anatomical research, outline methods for sharing anatomy research findings, and highlight the vital role of cadavers in advancing anatomical knowledge and medical education. Finally, this section explores the methods and approaches used to study and improve anatomy education.
The second section explores various specialised research areas in detail. It provides guidance and insights on several topics, including developmental anatomy research, the use of surgical observations for anatomical research, and morphometric studies in anatomy. Additionally, it discusses the application of medical imaging tools for anatomical studies and the significance of macroscopic and microscopic examination and imaging techniques in neuroanatomical research. Finally, this section explores anatomical variability
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. xiii 6. Preface - p. xv 7. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 8. Part 1 Introductory section - p. 1 9. Chapter 1 Fundamentals of anatomical research - p. 3 10. Chapter 2 Human versus animal studies in anatomical research - p. 25 11. Chapter 3 From protocol to publication: A step-by-step approach to systematic reviews in anatomical studies - p. 53 12. Chapter 4 Understanding and managing data - p. 71 13. Chapter 5 Disseminating research results in anatomical sciences - p. 93 14. Chapter 6 Role of cadavers in anatomical research - p. 135 15. Chapter 7 Research in anatomy education - p. 151 16. Part 2 Specialized themes - p. 183 17. Chapter 8 Research in developmental anatomy - p. 185 18. Chapter 9 Surgical observations as means for anatomical research - p. 205 19. Chapter 10 Anatomical research based on metric study - p. 217 20. Chapter 11 The employment of medical imaging tools to study anatomy - p. 247 21. Chapter 12 Anatomical research based on microscopic study - p. 273 22. Chapter 13 Macroscopic and microscopic imaging in neuroanatomical research - p. 295 23. Chapter 14 Anatomical variability in anatomy research - p. 313 24. Index - p. 355
