Anatomical Record

*The Anatomical Record* is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American Association for Anatomy (AAA). Founded in 1906, it focuses on morphological, developmental, and histological studies in human and comparative anatomy.

• Impact Factor (2024): ~2.0
• Frequency: Monthly
• Access: Hybrid (subscription + open access)
• Publisher: Wiley / American Association for Anatomy

Strengths:

• Strong focus on 3D imaging, morphometry, and tissue architecture.
• Useful for research on muscle regeneration, adipose grafting, and neuroanatomical mapping.
• Includes detailed anatomical visualizations for teaching and reference.

Limitations:

• Often descriptive rather than mechanistic in nature.
• Clinical relevance is limited unless directly linked to surgical or diagnostic applications.
• Scope includes articles on non-human models or paleontology, which may dilute medical interest.

• High-quality methodological detail, especially in imaging and histology.
• Statistical analysis is sometimes minimal or secondary to qualitative descriptions.
• Peer review process is consistent, but impact depends heavily on the article's topic and depth.

Potentially useful for:

• Neuroanatomical variability in skull base, cranial nerves, or spinal anatomy.
• Preclinical models for tissue engineering or nerve repair.
• Educational resources (e.g., 3D reconstructions, anatomical atlases).

Less useful for:

• Clinical outcomes, surgical techniques, or evidence-based neurosurgical practice.
• Rapidly evolving fields like neuro-oncology or functional neurosurgery.

• Fragmented scope: spans from fossils to human bioprinting, lacking thematic focus.
• Language clarity varies depending on the author's origin and editorial attention.
• Open-access fees are high (~3000 USD), which limits global accessibility.

*The Anatomical Record* is a respected but mid-tier journal in anatomical sciences. It provides value to researchers in structural biology and educators in anatomy, but it has limited direct utility for high-impact clinical neuroscience or evidence-driven neurosurgery.