Physiological and anatomical trait variability of dominant C4 grasses

Climate variability is a key driver of physiological responses in common grass species in grasslands of North America. Differences in microanatomical traits among coexisting species may influence physiological responses to climate variability over large geographic scales. The goal of this research was to determine leaf-level physiological and microanatomical trait variability among four dominant C₄ grass species across a natural precipitation gradient. Physiological traits were observed to vary significantly across the gradient with greater variability than microanatomical traits. Microanatomical traits were shown to predict physiological responses in A. gerardii and P. virgatum, but the nature of the relationships varied between species. These results illustrate that microanatomical and physiological traits vary across a precipitation gradient, there are clear linkages between microanatomy and physiology in grass species, and this evidence underscores the need for further investigation using phylogenetically diverse assemblages.     

Microanatomical and microbiological characteristics of the quiescent state of Scutovertex minutus (Acari: Oribatida)

Both adults and juveniles of the oribatid mite Scutovertex minutus (Scutoverticidae) may enter an immobile quiescent state under extreme dry conditions. The microanatomy of the alimentary tract, contents of parenchyma tissue and internal extraintestinal microbial communities were observed in these states. The quiescent state lasted at least 10 days and was generally characterized by an empty gut, guanine deposition and, in adults, by the resorption of spermatids or oocytes and eggs. The homogenate of mites was sterile, without microorganisms. The reverse processes were recorded two hours after re-moistening: the mites started to move again and accompanying histological changes were shown. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

前交通动脉复合体的显微外科解剖研究

目的:通过手术显微镜对前交通动脉复合体及穿支进行解剖和测量,进一步熟悉和掌握该复合体的结构及毗邻血管的走行,为前交通动脉瘤手术提供解剖学依据.方法:用红色乳胶经颈内动脉对15例(30侧)福尔马林固定的湿性尸头进行灌注,然后在手术显微镜下对前交通动脉复合体进行解剖观测,所得结果用SPSS17.0软件进行统计分析.测量大脑前动脉A1和A2段、前交通动脉、Heubner回返动脉、A1段和前交通动脉穿支的长度、直径和各种形态变异.结果:未经选择的标本双侧A1发育无明显差异;术中对Heubner回返动脉、A1段穿支、前交通动脉穿支应仔细分辨加以保护;A1中1/3段穿支少,可作为前交通动脉瘤手术时临时阻断A1的部位;血管造影时前交通动脉不易看清与多种因素有关.结论:前交通动脉复合体复杂多变,熟悉前交通动脉复合体及穿支的解剖特点,对外科医生处理该区疾病至关重要.

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Objective:To investigate the anatomy structure and adjacent vessels by investigating the anterior communicating artery complex and its perforating branches under an surgery microscope, in order to, to provide anatomical datas for anterior communicating aneurysms. Method: A total of 15 adult cadaveric heads (30 cerebral hemispheres) fixed with formalin were used, red latex was injected into internal carotid artery. Anterior communicating artery complexes were dissected, detected by surgery microscope.The results were analyzed with SPSS 17.0 statistical software. The lengthes, diameters and variations of the anterior cerebral artery(ACA)A 1 segment, A2 segment, anterior communicating artery (AComA), Heubner recurrent artery(HRA), perforating branches of A1 segment and AcomA were measured. Result:There were no statistically significant differences between two sides of A1 segment in length and diameter. HRA, perforating branches of Al segment and AComA should be carefully recognized and protected during the operation on anterior communicating aneurysms. The middle 1/3 of A1 segment which had less perforating branches was the best position for temporary occlusion during the operation on anterior communicating aneurysms. It is difficult to distinguish AComA in cerebral angiography. Conclusion: The anterior communicating artery complex was regarded as the most complex. Being familiar with the anatomy of the anterior communicating artery complex and the perforating branches enabled neurosurgeons to handle the diseases in this area efficiently.     

Osteoderm microstructure of “rauisuchian” archosaurs from South America

In this contribution we analyze and discuss the microanatomy and histology of postcranial osteoderms of a number of “rauisuchians” from different localities of South America (Argentina and Brazil). The studied sample includes osteoderms of Fasolasuchus tenax, Prestosuchus chiniquensis, Saurosuchus galilei and an undetermined rauisuchian from Brazil. The bone microanatomy of the osteoderms is variable: whereas some specimens have a rather compact structure, others show a diploe architecture with a central cancellous core bordered by two compact cortices. Both external and basal cortices are mainly composed of poorly vascularized, fine and coarse parallel-fibred bone and networks of interwoven and mineralized fiber bundles. The internal region of the non-remodeled specimens consists of a well-vascularized core in which the intrinsic fibers exhibit important variations (even in the same specimen), ranging from coarse, parallel-fibred to woven-fibred bone tissues. Lines of arrested growth (LAGs) are well recorded in both basal and external cortices. Differences in the bone microstructure (compact vs. diploe) could be related to the age, sex and reproductive status of the sampled individuals. Hence, age estimation based on the count of LAGs in rauisuchian osteoderms appears to be reliable only in the early stages of ontogeny. The bone microstructure suggests that rauisuchian osteoderms were originated through a mechanism that involves both intramembranous and metaplastic ossifications.     

乙状窦后锁孔入路的内镜和显微镜下解剖学研究及临床应用

目的:通过乙状窦后锁孔入路对该区周围进行内镜和显微解剖学观察,为临床该手术入路定位提供解剖学及形态学依据。方法:应用10%甲醛溶液充分固定的成人尸头标本8例(16侧),模拟乙状窦后锁孔入路进行内镜和显微解剖学观察,并测量尸头表面标志点位置关系,确定枕下乙状窦后锁孔位置。结果:1:锁孔位置为取耳后旁4cm以上项线为上点∫形切口3.0cm～4.0cm。暴露星点后在其下方骨孔直径2.0～2.5cm,可以充分暴露桥小脑角区。2:该锁孔入路虽然通道窄小,但利用内镜和显微镜暴露范围较广,可达中上斜坡。结论:熟悉桥小脑角区神经血管解剖结构的毗邻关系,准确到达解剖目标,有助于在显露血管和神经的同时保护脑组织的重要结构,减小创伤,内镜的应用能把手术中的副损伤降低到最低点。     

Comparative paleohistology in osteoderms of Pleistocene Panochthus sp. Burmeister, 1886 and Neuryurus sp. (Xenarthra,Glyptodontidae)

Xenarthran osteoderms are integumentary bones with high fossilization potential presenting a high degree of morphological and histological diversity. Here, new data on the osteoderms histology of two glyptodonts, Panochthus and Neuryurus are presented. The poor spatial organization of the mineralized fibers and a large trabecular area in the middle zone identified in Neuryurus indicate a different bone pattern than the one found in Panochthus, which is mainly characterized by a middle zone with less spongiosa. Through the Bone Profiler program, the degree of compactness of the specimens was obtained, with about 70% for Neuryurus sp. and approximately 90% for Panochthus sp., showing the difference in bone pattern. These values confirm the visible difference in the histological patterns of these taxa, especially in the middle zone. This work demonstrates the microstructural variation studied in osteoderms and shows the importance of paleohistology as a starting point for a better understanding of extinct taxa.     

前交通动脉复合体的显微外科解剖研究

目的：通过手术显微镜对前交通动脉复合体及穿支进行解剖和测量,进一步熟悉和掌握该复合体的结构及毗邻血管的走行,为前交通动脉瘤手术提供解剖学依据。方法：用红色乳胶经颈内动脉对15例（30侧）福尔马林固定的湿性尸头进行灌注,然后在手术显微镜下对前交通动脉复合体进行解剖观测,所得结果用SPSS17.0软件进行统计分析。测量大脑前动脉A1和A2段、前交通动脉、Heubner回返动脉、A1段和前交通动脉穿支的长度、直径和各种形态变异。结果：未经选择的标本双侧A1发育无明显差异;术中对Heubner回返动脉、A1段穿支、前交通动脉穿支应仔细分辨加以保护;A1中1/3段穿支少,可作为前交通动脉瘤手术时临时阻断A1的部位;血管造影时前交通动脉不易看清与多种因素有关。结论：前交通动脉复合体复杂多变,熟悉前交通动脉复合体及穿支的解剖特点,对外科医生处理该区疾病至关重要。     

Microanatomy and ultrastructure of the foot of the infaunal bivalve Tegillarca granosa (Bivalvia: Arcidae)

In this study, the morphology and ultrastructure of the foot of Tegillarca granosa was compared with the bivalves from different habitats. The sediment of habitat of T. granosa is mostly a mixture of sand (68.93%) and mud (24.12%). The foot is wedge-shaped with multiple projections on the surface and covered with ciliary tufts. The epithelial layer is simple and composed of ciliated columnar epithelia and mucous cells. Although the mucous cells are distributed mostly in the epithelial layer, they are developed even in the connective tissues and muscle layers, and the mucous cells mostly contain acidic carboxylated mucosubstances. From the TEM observation, secretory cells are classified into three types. Type A secretory cell has a goblet form and is most widely distributed among the three types. Type B secretory cell has an oval form and the secretory granule has fibrous substance. Type C secretory cell has an elongated elliptic form and membrane-bounded secretory granules. The muscle fiber bundles are composed mainly of smooth muscle fibers. The smooth muscle fibers can be divided into two types. Type A muscle fibers have evenly distributed thick microfilaments between the thin microfilaments of cytoplasm. Type B muscle fiber has cluster of condensed microfilaments in the medulla cytoplasm while the cortical cytoplasm has loose distribution of thin microfilaments.