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Top 100 most cited journal articles in anatomy
Mitchell W Couldwell1, Viktoriya S Grayson1, Joe Iwanaga2,3
1Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|December 9, 2021
Summary
This study identified the top 100 most cited anatomy articles published between 1976-2001, focusing on clinical and surgical research. The findings highlight key publications for anatomists and clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy and Morphology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Journal article citations reflect scientific impact.
- Identifying highly cited works aids in understanding field progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize the top 100 most cited articles in anatomy journals.
- To focus on articles with clinical and surgical relevance.
Main Methods:
- Searched the Journal Citation Report database for anatomy and morphology journals.
- Selected top 15 journals and sorted articles by "Times Cited" from 1976-2001.
- Excluded basic science and animal studies, extracting the top 100 cited articles.
Main Results:
- Identified 100 top-cited articles with a clinical/surgical focus.
- The Journal of Anatomy published the most articles (46), followed by Clinical Anatomy (13).
- Other leading journals included Microscopy Research and Technique and Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy.
Conclusions:
- This compilation provides a valuable resource for anatomists and clinicians.
- It highlights impactful research, study types, and key journals in clinical anatomy.
- Understanding these influential articles can guide future research and practice.
