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Anatomy article structure

Dr Frank Gaillard et al.

Articles pertaining to normal anatomy require a different structure, and the following subheadings are recommended:

Gross anatomy and relations

Blood supply

Nerve supply

Lymphatic supply

Histology

Radiological appearance

Plain films
Ultrasound
CT
MRI
Nuclear medicine

Related pathology

This section should include links to pertinent related pathology, particularly if the condition has an anatomical basis. 

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