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, …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Background There are contradictory reports on the effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
on the immune system. In order to clarify the effect of OSA on the different components of the …

Grebe syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive acromesomelic dysplasia. The syndrome
was studied clinically, radiographically, and genetically in an Omani family with four affected …