Anatomical terminology and nomenclature form the bedrock of biomedical sciences, providing a standardised language that ensures clarity and uniformity in the identification, description, and ...

A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior provides evidence that knowing the correct names for genital anatomy and feeling comfortable using them are linked to better sexual health ...

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Anatomists have bid farewell to “pudendum,” but other questionable terms remain. Credit...Simone Noronha Supported by By Rachel E. Gross Allison Draper loved anatomy class. As a first-year medical ...

There are calls for better representation in anatomical terms being taught to medical students, with ‘Adam’s apple’ on the chopping block. More practical and descriptive terms for body parts will be ...

From fallopian tubes to the Pouch of Douglas, women’s body parts have been named by – and after – men. But the masculine language of medicine doesn’t end there. Does it matter? Take a tour of the ...

It is instructive to categorize various tissue compartments involved in mucosal immunity according to their main function. However, until recently, there was no consensus in the scientific community ...