Reappraising the Anatomy of the Ansa Lenticularis in the Human Brain: A Cadaveric, Focused Fiber Micro-Dissection Study Perspective
We provide structural evidence of the topography, morphology, and connectional anatomy of the ansa lenticularis. From our review of the literature this is the first cadaveric study using white matter microdissection to delineate the comprehensive composition of the ansa lenticularis. Fiber microdissection studies are integral for the extrapolation of accurate anatomical conclusions which subsequently inform clinical practice. Combined with tractography and histology, these studies enhance our understanding of delicate pathways that can act as surgical targets in fields such as stereotactic neurosurgery.
Authors
- Christos Koutsarnakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1363-5385)
- Spyridon Komaitis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7250-414X)
- Eirini Charalampopoulou
- Stephanie A. Ihezie
- Evangelos Drosos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0456-7317)
- Linton T. Evans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8752-7945)
- Aristotelis Kalyvas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0222-488X)
- Eleftherios Neromyliotis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8729-6814)
- George Stranjalis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9556-0101)
- Lykourgos Anastasopoulos
- Georgios P. Skandalakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9887-8396)
Institutions
- Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (US)
- University Health Network (CA)
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR)
- Toronto Western Hospital (CA)
- Queen's Medical Centre (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Integrative Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31083/jin36357
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00