A Tale of the Tail : A Comprehensive Understanding of the 'Human Tail'
| Autor: | Tojima, Sayaka |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
business.industry
General Neuroscience Review Article Bioinformatics Pediatric (Secondary Neurulation : The Current Central Topic in Spinal Dysraphism) Spine 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Basic knowledge Somites Morphogenesis Medicine Surgery Neurology (clinical) Congenital abnormality Human tail business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society |
| ISSN: | 1598-7876 2005-3711 |
| DOI: | 10.3340/jkns.2021.0017 |
| Popis: | Humans do not have tails; however, a congenital anomaly named "human tail" has been recognized since old times. In contrast with its impactful name, the anomaly itself is not fatal, and thus it has not been considered as a clinically serious symptom. However, many case reports suggested that retention of "the tail" is closely associated with spinal cord malformation and should be treated with care by neurosurgeons. Therefore, this review summarizes our knowledge regarding the anatomy, function, and development of the tail as a general structure in mammals. Learning the basic knowledge regarding tail anatomy and development would help clinicians to understand the "human tail" more concisely and to select more appropriate examinations or treatments in relation to this congenital anomaly. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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