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Ultrasound Assessment of Flow-Mediated Dilation of the Brachial and Superficial Femoral Arteries in Rats
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2016
Non-invasive assessment of endothelial function in humans can be determined by the flow-mediated dilation technique. Although thousands of studies have used this technique, no study has performed this technique non-invasively in rats. The following article describes non-invasive measurement of flow-mediated dilation in the brachial and superficial femoral arteries of rats.
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In vivo Imaging of Deep Cortical Layers using a Microprism
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2009
Right-angle microprisms inserted into the mouse neocortex allows for deep imaging of multiple cortical layers with a viewpoint typically found in slice. One-millimeter microprisms offer a wide field-of-view (~900 μm) and spatial resolutions sufficient to resolve dendritic spines. We demonstrate layer V neuronal imaging and neocortical vascular imaging using microprisms.
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Murine Superficial Lymph Node Surgery
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2012
To follow the progression of an immune response over time within the same mouse, lymph nodes can be sequentially removed by surgery. Here, we describe how this technique can be performed.
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Deep Brain Stimulation with Simultaneous fMRI in Rodents
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2014
This protocol describes a standard method for simultaneous functional magnetic resonance imaging and deep brain stimulation in the rodent. The combined use of these experimental tools allows for the exploration of global downstream activity in response to electrical stimulation at virtually any brain target.
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The Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Fascia Flap for Nerve Reconstruction in Rabbits
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2025
This protocol presents a step-by-step instruction for harvesting the superficial inferior epigastric artery fascia (SIEF) flap and wrapping it around the reconstructed peroneal nerve defect in rabbits. This surgical addition of vascularization to the tissue bed of nerve grafts is used to improve regeneration outcomes.
FAQs
The same structure can be described differently when the reference point changes. Anatomists therefore interpret superficial or deep in relation to a specified body surface or neighboring structure, rather than treating either term as an absolute location. This relational approach prevents ambiguity when comparing layers, tracing anatomical relationships, or communicating findings across dissections, examinations, and imaging studies.
These terms report position, not biological performance, disease seriousness, or clinical importance. A deep lesion is not necessarily more severe than a superficial lesion, and a superficial structure is not automatically less functional. Keeping location separate from interpretation allows researchers and clinicians to describe anatomy accurately before relating structural position to function, development, or disease.
The directional relationship can be applied across several structural categories, including tissues, organs, blood vessels, nerves, and lesions. This makes the terminology useful for describing how one feature lies relative to another, whether the comparison concerns layered tissues or the position of a finding. Such consistent organization supports clearer anatomical communication across biological investigations.
During dissection or microscopy, researchers can use a chosen body surface or reference structure to describe the relative position of the feature being examined. They should keep that reference consistent while comparing layers or neighboring structures. Doing so helps connect observed anatomy with structural organization and reduces confusion when findings are documented or discussed by different investigators.
Physical examination and imaging use these terms to communicate where a structure or lesion lies relative to the exterior or another anatomical landmark. The description helps organize observations and relate them to surrounding anatomy without implying a diagnosis or severity. In both settings, specifying the reference improves interpretation and allows findings to be compared more reliably.
Position-based descriptions provide a consistent way to relate anatomical structure to broader biological questions. Researchers can document where tissues, organs, vessels, nerves, or lesions occur, then examine how those relationships connect with development, function, or disease. Because the terms themselves remain descriptive rather than interpretive, they help separate anatomical observation from subsequent biological explanation.