Anatomy articles require a different structure, and the following subheadings are recommended.
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As with all other articles, the introductory paragraph should introduce the anatomical term and aim to give an interesting summary. The first sentence should contain the title of the article in bold.
On this page:
Summary
- location: (this first bullet point will depend on the anatomical structure)
- blood supply:
- innervation:
- relations:
Gross anatomy
Articulations
Attachments
Musculotendinous
Ligamentous
Relations and/or Boundaries
Arterial supply
Venous drainage
Lymphatic drainage
Innervation
Histology
Variant anatomy
Having information about normal variation as well as the frequency of such variation is key for radiological anatomy articles.
Radiographic features
Plain radiograph
Ultrasound
CT
MRI
Nuclear medicine
Development
Development, including fetal, neonatal and pediatric, is key to understanding pathology in children.
History and etymology
Whenever appropriate, this section can clarify the etymology of an anatomical term or elaborate on the historical context of the term's name or eponym.
Clinical importance
This section should include information about the structure that may be important in clinical work. For example, an interventional procedure or surgical approach that involves an anatomical structure.
Related pathology
This section should include links to pertinent related pathology, particularly if the condition has an anatomical basis.
- usually best as a list
See also
See separate articles below for these specific anatomic structures:
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