anatomical variation

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meaningsofanatomicalandvariation

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anatomical
adjective
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/ˌæn.əˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌæn.əˈtɑː.mɪ.kəl/
medical
relating to the scientific study and representation of the physical body and how its parts ...
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variation
noun
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/ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌver.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
a change in amount ...
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Thisanatomicalvariationmay result in a functional difference which accounts for the discrepancy between the studies.
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Beck describesanatomicalvariationin some depth, but provides less information regarding the acoustic consequences of that variation.
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This may suggest, based on radiological images, the presence of morbid changes, which might be the soleanatomicalvariationin the foramina ovalia of humans.
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It is a commonanatomicalvariationand estimated to occur in approximately 3-15% of the population.
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This is very useful in showing detailed views of moving organs or structures with higheranatomicalvariation, which is more common outside the brain.
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Depending onanatomicalvariation, the "callosal marginal artery" may be none discrete or not be visible.
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The arcuate foramen is a commonanatomicalvariationmore frequently seen in females.
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Veins often display a lot ofanatomicalvariationcompared with arteries within a species and between species.
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Anatomical variations of the anomalous origin may preclude direct transfer and reimplantation.
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They are a harmlessanatomicalvariation.
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All classifications have been either incomplete or overly complex as to be nearly impossible to describe without a text at hand for an explanation of the anatomical variations.
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Gross pathology, such as space-occupying lesions and obvious anatomical variations, was noted.
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The syndrome may be due to anatomical variations in the muscle-nerve relationship, or from overuse or strain.
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Individuals may have more or fewer bones than this owing to anatomical variations.
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Technical difficulties are because of loops and tortuosity of the radial and the subclavian artery, anatomical variations in radial artery, and radial spasm.
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Different anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve have an effect on piriformis syndrome.
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Several anatomical variations exist, relating to the embryological development of the two buds of the pancreas.
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