Topographically Structured Terminologia Anatomica and Its Potential Effects on Accurate and Consistent Usage

Authors : Latif Sağlam, Osman Coşkun, Adnan Öztürk

Pages : 66-76

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Publication Date : 2025-08-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Terminologia Anatomica, the successor to Nomina Anatomica, has been the standard in anatomical terminology for more than a hundred years. This study aimed to present an example of the second edition of Terminologia Anatomica structured with a topographic approach and highlighted the importance of presenting Latin anatomical terminology within both regional and systematic anatomy hierarchies. Two researchers first determined which chapters the arm region is in, using the open-access online form of the second edition of Terminologia Anatomica as a guide. Then, they selected the clear terms related to the arm region from these chapters and listed them under the arm title. By comparing the listed terms with each other, it was discussed which terms should be included under the arm heading. There were 7 following chapters related to the arm in Terminologia Anatomica: Anatomia generalis (General anatomy), Ossa (Bones), Juncturae (Joints), Musculi (Muscles), Systema cardiovasculare (Cardiovascular system), Systema lymphoideum (Lymphoid system), and Systema nervosum (Nervous system). Furthermore, a total of 121 terms belonging to these sections were determined. Considering the current importance of the topographic approach both in human anatomy and in the clinic, we think that a topographically based Terminologia Anatomica suitable for the flow of these sciences can contribute to guiding the correct use of terminology and improving its accuracy.
Keywords : Terminologia Anatomica, Topografik Yaklaşım, Nomina Anatomica, Kol

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