Learning objectives
1-To present some of the eponyms used in musculoskeletal anatomy.
2-To illustrate the anatomic structures related to these eponyms using different imaging modalities and/or schematic drawings.
3-To pay a tribute to the great individuals who have been closely identified with these structures.
Background
The word eponym is derived from the Greek word eponymos,
which means named after.
An eponym may be defined as the name(s) of one or more individuals who presumably have devised or described an anatomic structure,
a classification system,
a disease,
an injury,
a principle,
a physical sign,
or an operative technique.
The multiplicity of the names attributed by scientists and researchers to some organs and anatomical structures has made difficult reading and elaborating scientific papers.
In 1895 the German Anatomical Society,
at a meeting...
Imaging findings OR Procedure Details
ACHILLES TENDON
The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body (Figure 1).
It is the conjoined tendon of the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles,
and may have a small contribution from the plantaris.
The muscles and the Achilles tendon are in the posterior,
superficial compartment of the calf.
Through the Achilles tendon,
they are the main plantar flexors of the ankle.
The Achilles tendon is subjected to the highest loads in the body,
with tensile loads up to ten times body...
Conclusion
Although nowadays frowned on by the authorities,
eponyms were once widespread,
and many still persist and may be a source of confusion but we believe that the contributions of these great men justify our knowledge of their lives.
References
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Aronen HJ,
et al.
MR Imaging of Overuse Injuries of the Achilles Tendon.
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Lee CC,
Jacobs RL.
Achilles: The Man,
the Myth,
the Tendon.
Lowa Orthop J.
2002; 22: 108–109.
Wiegerinck JI,
Somford MP,
Hoornenborg D,
et al.
Eponyms of the Kager Triangle.
J Bone Joint Surg Am.
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Shoja MM,
Tubbs RS,
Loukas M,
et al.
Marie-François Xavier Bichat (1771–1802) and his contributions to the...
Personal Information
AUTHORS
ADONIS MANZELLA,
MD,
MSc
[email protected]
MARIANA VASCONCELOS,
MD
DIEGO SOUSA,
MD
HUDSON FIGUEIREDO,
MD
LEANDRO FREITAS,
MD
HOSPITAL DA RESTAURAÇÃO
RECIFE-PERNAMBUCO-BRASIL
