Do we have a Dorsal Venous Arch on the Dorsum of the Hand? Amjad T. Shatarat, Islam A. Altarawneh, Amneh F. Alnsour, Malak S. Alessa, Sallam Atallah Jaafreh, et al. Journal of the Anatomical Society of India, 2025 Aim: The dorsal venous arch is a well-known used anatomical term, however, looking over many anatomical texts it gives that there is no complete consensus on the naming of the dorsal veins on hand as an arch or a network of veins. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to revisit the superficial veins on the dorsum of the hand to identify the dorsal venous arch of the hand. The presence of a dorsal venous arch on the dorsum of the hand has been a subject of debate among anatomists and clinicians. The aim of the present study is to investigate the existence and anatomical characteristics of a dorsal venous arch in the hand. The study will involve a comprehensive review of existing literature, anatomical dissections, and imaging techniques to examine the venous network on the dorsum of the hand. The primary objective is to determine whether a consistent and well-defined dorsal venous arch can be identified. In addition, the present study aims to explore potential variations in the anatomy of the dorsal venous arch, including its location, and connections to other venous structures. The findings from this research will contribute to a better understanding of hand anatomy, potentially aiding in clinical procedures such as venous access, reconstructive surgeries, and micro vascular procedures. Materials and Methods: Using the infrared vein illuminator, 804 hands of students and staff members of the Hashemite University in Jordan were initially examined. Only 540 hands were included in the final analysis. The possible horizontal connections between the superficial veins of the dorsum of the hand were described as anatomical patterns. Results: Four different patterns were recognized; 75% of the studied veins were not connected at all, 12% showed a connection between only two veins, and 12% of the hands showed no specified pattern. A connection between all superficial veins of the dorsum of the hand and the digital veins of the thumb and little finger was found in a negligible percentage of < 1%. Conclusion: Different anatomical patterns were given away in this study indicating that there is an interruption in the formation of a venous arch on the dorsum of the hand in the majority of the population’s hands tested in this study. In conclusion, this study has revealed that there is a lack of a consistent and well-formed dorsal venous arch on the dorsum of the hand in the majority of individuals tested. The findings indicate that there are various anatomical patterns and interruptions in the formation of this venous arch. These results highlight the variability and complexity of hand anatomy, suggesting that clinicians should be aware of these variations when performing procedures such as venous access or reconstructive surgeries. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying factors contributing to these anatomical differences and their potential implications for clinical practice.
Cross-sectional Study of the Anatomic Variation of Brachial Plexus’ Nerve Roots Origin in Jordan: Prefixed and Postfixed Osama Samara, Feras Al Khatib, Ruba Braik, Tariq Alsayouri, Abdallah Al-Qawasmeh, et al. Jordan Medical Journal, 2025 Background: Anatomical variations in the origin of brachial plexusand the nerve roots contributing to it exist. Based on literature review, thesevariations are not uncommon and may even be the rule rather than the exception.However, data regarding these variations in the Jordanian population is absent,and assessment of such variations is important in both clinical evaluation andsurgical procedures. Such anatomical variations may increase the likelihood ofspecific pathologies, like thoracic outlet syndrome, and can influence the surgicalstrategies employed for the brachial plexus. This study aimed to explore theanatomy and variations of the brachial plexus’s origin in normal healthyJordanian subjects using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularlyprefixed and postfixed variants.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Random selection of50 subjects undergoing cervical spine MRI, for which a 3D NerveVIEW sequenceof the brachial plexus nerve roots was performed in both coronal and axial planes.For each subject, identification of the nerve root levels contributing to theformation of the brachial plexus on each side was performed andprefixed/postfixed variations were identified. Other measurements, diameter andlength of nerve roots, were identified, and a comparison of these measurementsbetween males and females in the studied population was performed.Results: Out of the 94 brachial plexuses analyzed, 25 were prefixed (26.6%) andnone were postfixed. Those 25 prefixed plexuses were identified in 15 subjects;10 subjects having the prefixed variant bilaterally (66.7% of all prefixedplexuses), 4 subjects were left prefixed plexus (26.7%) and only one was a rightprefixed plexus (6.7%). Data analysis of the lengths and diameters of all nerveroots contributing to the formation of the brachial plexuses in all subjects (n=94)showed that the mean diameter and length of the left-sided roots weresignificantly thicker and longer than their right-sided counterparts (p-values were0.0178 and 0.0014, respectively). In addition, nerve roots contributing to brachialplexuses formation were longer and wider in males than those in females.Conclusions: This study concluded that anatomical variation of the nerve rootscontributing to brachial plexus is common among the Jordanian population,particularly the pre-fixed variant.
Ameliorating effects of Ascorbic acid and Ammi Visnaga seeds on cigarette and water-pipe smoking Cytotoxicity in the lung and heart ventricle A. A. Alsarhan, J. D. Al-Shawabkeh, N. M. F. Abu Laban, S. K. Ababnheh, Z. Shraideh, et al. Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2025 A current study investigated the effects of smoking (Cigarettes and Water-pipes) on the lung and cardiac ventricles by comparing the cytotoxic effects of smoking with certain natural antioxidants. 56 male albino rats were randomly assigned to 7 groups (N = 8 per group). Group 1 was a negative control that was exposed to fresh air; Group 2 was a positive group exposed to the most popular cigarette brands in the Jordanian market (red LM cigarettes) for 30 consecutive days, one cigarette per rat. Groups 3 and 4 were exposed to a cigarette smoking treatment with one of the natural antioxidants (vitamin C, Ammi Visnagia seed extract, respectively). Rats in group 5 were exposed to flavored water-pipe smoke resulting from the complete burning of 20 g from one coastal for 30 days, one session a day, and groups 6–7 were exposed to cigarette smoking with treatment with one of the selected natural antioxidants (Ascorbic acid vitamin C, Ammi Visnagia seed extract). According to immunohistochemistry investigations, smoking exposure has been linked to negative tissue consequences. Both types of smoking models induced the expression of the p53 protein in heart and lung tissues. However, p53 was mildly expressed in the heart and considerably in the lung. In conclusion, investigations were conducted on the impact of smoking on different levels, such as histological changes in the trachea, lung, and heart ventricle, as well as its influence on the expression of the p53 protein. The administration of Ammi Visnaga seed extract and Ascorbic acid exhibited protective effects against the detrimental effects of smoking through all the aforementioned methods.
Effect of Honey and Aqueous Garlic Extracts against Short-Term Exposure of Cigarette Tobacco Smoking in Mice: Histopathological and Biochemical Investigations Ziad Shraideh, Darwish Badran, Ahmed Alzbeede Journal of Toxicology, 2024 It is well known that cigarette smoking adversely affects human health and induces oxidative stress in most vital organs. This study aims to assess the biochemical, histological, and ultrastructural values of honey and garlic extracts in ameliorating the effects of short-term exposure to cigarette smoke in mice. Forty-eight mice were randomly divided into six equal groups: group I was exposed to fresh air only, group II was exposed to cigarette smoke, group III was given 0.2 ml of honey extract, group IV was exposed to cigarette smoke and was given 0.2 ml of honey extract, group V was given 0.2 ml of garlic extract, and group VI was exposed to cigarette smoke and was given 0.2 ml of aqueous garlic extract. These exposures were repeated daily for 21 consecutive days among the treated groups. By the end of the third week, the animals were euthanized by physical cervical dislocation. Blood was taken for biochemical study, and the selected organs of the liver, kidney, and jejunum were processed for histological and ultrastructural studies. The biochemical results showed that short-term exposure of experimental mice to cigarette smoking did not alter the liver function tests except for decreasing the albumin level. Moreover, cigarette smoking elevates the concentration of carbonyl protein content and cystatin C. Histologically, the use of honey and garlic showed good protection to the liver, kidney, and jejunum, which was proved by transmission electron microscopy, in addition to lowering the oxidative stress biomarkers. In conclusion, using honey and/or garlic helps protect the liver, kidney, and jejunum against the hazardous effects of cigarette smoke.
Effect of Garlic, Vitamin C, Vitamin E–Selenium against Bioaccumulated Organolead-Induced Cellular Injury in Liver and Spleen of Albino Rats: Pilot Study Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021
Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase inhibition and RBC abnormalities in relation to blood lead among selected Jordanian workers Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019
Morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum Osama A. Samara, Justin Z. Amarin, Darwish H. Badran, Omar W. Al-Khayat, Haya H. Suradi, et al. International Journal of Morphology, 2017
De Quervain's tenosynovitis imaging: Ultrasonography versus magnetic resonance imaging Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society, 2009
Doppler ultrasound-guided brachiocephalic central line insertion in cardiac surgery: An overlooked approach revisited European Journal of Anatomy, 2008
Wound bed preparation with 10 percent phenytoin ointment increases the take of split-thickness skin graft in large diabetic ulcers Dermatology Online Journal, 2006
De Quervain's Tendovaginitis Stenosans in Jordanians Jordan Medical Journal, 2006
Topical phenytoin ointment increases autograft acceptance in rats Saudi Medical Journal, 2006
Location of the motoneurons of the mylohyoid muscle in the rat: A fluorescence and Nissl study Neurosciences, 2005
The trans-cervical plane (TCP): A new anatomical landmark for minimally invasive neck surgery European Journal of Anatomy, 2004
The Mitigating Ability of Propolis on Oxidative Stress and Pathological Changes Induced By Copper Oxide Nanoparticles in Rat Spleen: A Histopathological and Biochemical Study D Badran, A Agroudy, AA Kassab, SM Zaher, NRM Elswaidy Egyptian Journal of Histology 49 (1), 405-418 , 2026 2026
The Therapeutic Potential of the Preconditioned Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells on Sciatic Nerve Injury in a Diabetic Rat Model NR Elswaidy, HIAE Halim, N Soliman, AA Kassab, D Badran Egyptian Journal of Histology 49 (1), 1-13 , 2026 2026
Efficacy of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Paclitaxel-Induced Tongue Mucosal Injury in Rat: Structural and Biochemical Insights AA Kassab, HA Alajou, HA Alshihmani, LS Hussein, DM Nofal, ... Tissue and Cell 99, 1-10 , 2026 2026
The Joint Role of Resveratrol and Curcumin Against Nephrotoxicity and Hepatotoxicity of Narghile Smoking in Mice: Microscopic and Biochemical Insights D Badran, Z Shraideh, AA Kassab, A Alzbeede Egyptian Journal of Histology , 2025 2025
Do we have a Dorsal Venous Arch on the Dorsum of the Hand? AT Shatarat, IA Altarawneh, AF Alnsour, MS Alessa, SA Jaafreh, ... Journal of the Anatomical Society of India 74 (3), 258-262 , 2025 2025
Satisfaction of academic medical staff with integrated medical curriculum: an exploratory multinational survey GF Sharkas, R El-Masry, S Abdel-Ghany, AE Baz, T Abou-Elsaad, ... BMC Medical Education 24, 1483-1492 , 2025 2025 Citations: 13
Ameliorating effects of Ascorbic acid and Ammi Visnaga seeds on cigarette and water-pipe smoking Cytotoxicity in the lung and heart ventricle AA Alsarhana, JD Al-Shawabkeha, NMFA Labana, SK Ababnheha, ... Brazilian Journal of Biology 85 , 2025 2025
Cross-sectional Study of the Anatomic Variation of Brachial Plexus’ Nerve Roots Origin in Jordan: Prefixed and Postfixed O Samara, FA Khatib, R Braik, T Alsayouri, A Al-Qawasmeh, O Afaneh, ... Jordan Medical Journal 59 (1), 183-193 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Irisin Modulates Perivascular Adipose Tissue Structure In Rat Thoracic Aorta AT Shatarat, AM Shurrab, HM Al-lahham, NA Tarboush, DH Badran, ... Morphologie 109 , 2025 2025
Morphometry of the Bicipital Groove Revisited: A Radiographic Study RA Alslehat, AT Alshatarat, OA Samara, DH Badran National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 13, 168-174 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Morphometric analysis of orbital CT scan in a Jordanian sample M Al Bdour, D Abu Nasrieh, FA Omari, W Mahafzah, D Badran, ... Expert Review of Ophthalmology , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Morphometry of the humeral head, Greatter and Lesser Tuberosities: A Radiographic Study R Alslehat, O Samara, A Shatarat, D Badran National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 13 (2), 56-62 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Hepatoprotective Effects of Honey Against Tobacco Smoking Toxicity in Wistar Rats. A Khwaldeh, Z Shraideh, D Badran, A Shoiab, AA Alsarhan, S Al-Fawaeir, ... Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 8 (5) , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Biochemical and Histological Study of the Effects of Propolis andGlutathione against Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking on Mice AA Siyam, A Khwaldeh, B AL-Shara, I Al-Odat, Z Shraideh, N Al-Sawalha, ... African Journal of Biomedical Research 27 (4s), 8736-8744 , 2024 2024
The Effects of Garlic Treatment on p53 Expression in the Heart Ventricle of Smoking Rats: A Passive Smoking Model of Cigarette Smoke and Waterpipe Smoke O Odat, AA Alsarhan, JD Al-Shawabkeh, SK Ababneh, Z Shraideh, ... Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 22 (2), 3982-3992 , 2024 2024
The effect of irisin on the ultrastructure of the thoracic aorta in rat: A morphometric study AM Shurrab, AT Shatarat, MH Al-Muhtaseb, DH Badran, MA Salameh, ... Morphologie 108 (362), 100779 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Effect of Honey and Aqueous Garlic Extracts against Short‐Term Exposure of Cigarette Tobacco Smoking in Mice: Histopathological and Biochemical Investigations Z Shraideh, D Badran, A Alzbeede Journal of Toxicology 2024 (1), 5539447 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Impact of peripheral blood mononuclear cells precdonditioned by activated platelet supernatant in managing gastric mucosal damage induced by zinc oxide nano particles in rats D Badran, AEBE Agroudy, AA Kassab, KSE Bayoumi, ZH Eldken, ... Anatomy and Cell Biology 57 (1), 105-118 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Alkaloids from Peganum harmala attenuated contractile responses of vascular smooth muscle cells. MK Al-Essa, E Alefishat, S AbuHamdah, MH Al-Muhtaseb, DH Badran, ... Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 22 (10) , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Morphometric Variations of the Suprascapular Notch using Three‑dimensional Computed Tomography Scans in a Group of Jordanian Population I Altarawneh, D Badran, O Samara, A Shatarat, M Kharabsheh, ... Journal of the Anatomical Society of India 72 (3), 211-216 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Prevalence of TemporomandibularJoint Disorders Among Students of the University of Jordan S Ryalat, ZH Baqain, WM Amin, F Sawair, O Samara, DH Badran Journal of clinical medicine research 1 (3), 158-164 , 2009 2009 Citations: 123
Ultrasonographic assessment of splenic volume and its correlation with body parameters in a Jordanian population DH Badran, HM Kalbouneh, MT Al-Hadidi, AT Shatarat, ES Tarawneh, ... Saudi Medical Journal 36 (8), 972-976 , 2015 2015 Citations: 86
Burnout among clinical dental students at Jordanian universities WM Amin, MH Al-Ali, RB Duaibis, DH Badran Eastern Mediterranean health journal 16 (4), 424-437 , 2010 2010 Citations: 78
Association between occupational lead exposure and plasma levels of selected oxidative stress related parameters in Jordanian automobile workers Z Shraideh, D Badran, A Hunaiti, A Battah International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health 31 … , 2018 2018 Citations: 51
Burnout among the clinical dental students in the Jordanian universities WM Amin, MH Al-Ali, RB Duaibis, T Oweis, DH Badran Journal of clinical medicine research 1 (4), 207 , 2009 2009 Citations: 49
Behavior of radial forearm skin flaps transplanted into the oral cavity D Badran, DS Soutar, AG Robertson, O Reid, EW Milne, SW McDonald, ... Clinical Anatomy 11 (6), 379-389 , 1998 1998 Citations: 43
Wound bed preparation with 10 percent phenytoin ointment increases the take of split-thickness skin graft in large diabetic ulcers N Younes, A Albsoul, D Badran, S Obedi Dermatology Online Journal 12 (6) , 2006 2006 Citations: 42
Incidence and anatomical variations of accessory navicular bone in patients with foot pain: A retrospective radiographic analysis H Kalbouneh, O Alajoulin, M Alsalem, N Humoud, J Shawaqfeh, ... Clinical Anatomy 30 (4), 436-444 , 2017 2017 Citations: 38
Morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum OA Samara, JZ Amarin, DH Badran, OW Al-Khayat, HH Suradi, ... International Journal of Morphology , 2017 2017 Citations: 34
Problem solving for better health: a global perspective JJ Fitzpatrick, BH Smith, P Hoyt-Hudson Springer Publishing Company , 2010 2010 Citations: 30
Effects of cigarette smoking on histology of trachea and lungs of albino rat. Z Shraideh, W Al-Awaida, D Badran 2013 Citations: 29
Histological changes in radial forearm skin flaps in the oral cavity A Sinclair, E Johnston, DH Badran, M Neilson, DS Soutar, AG Robertson, ... Clinical Anatomy 17 (3), 227-232 , 2004 2004 Citations: 27
Effect of oral diseases on mothers giving birth to preterm infants S Ryalat, F Sawair, Z Baqain, N Barghout, W Amin, D Badran, E Badran Medical Principles and Practice 20 (6), 556-561 , 2011 2011 Citations: 25
Predictive Accuracy of Mandibular Ramus Flexure as a Morphologic Indicator of Sex Dimorphism in Jordanians DH Badran, DA Othman, HWAWM Thnaibat International Journal of Morphology 33 (4), 1248-1254 , 2015 2015 Citations: 23
Brachiocephalic veins: an overlooked approach for central venous catheterization DH Badran, H Abder‐Rahman, J Abu Ghaida Clinical Anatomy 15 (5), 345-350 , 2002 2002 Citations: 23
Effect of Cigarette Smoking on the Structure of Hepatocytes: TEM Study. KA Battah, DH Badranc, ZA Shraideh International Journal of Morphology 34 (4), 1239-1244 , 2016 2016 Citations: 22
Magnetic resonance imaging of normal lumbar intervertebral foraminal height MT Al-Hadidi, JH Abu-Ghaida, DH Badran, AM Al-Hadidi, HN Ramadan, ... Neurosciences Journal 8 (3), 165-170 , 2003 2003 Citations: 21
Magnetic resonance imaging of normal lumbar intervertebral discs MT Al-Hadidi, DH Badran, AM Al-Hadidi, JH Abu-Ghaida Saudi. Med. J 22 (11), 1013-1018 , 2001 2001 Citations: 20
Topical phenytoin ointment increases autograft acceptance in rats A Albsoul-Younes, NA Younes, DH Badran Saudi medical journal 27 (7), 962-966 , 2006 2006 Citations: 16
Satisfaction of academic medical staff with integrated medical curriculum: an exploratory multinational survey GF Sharkas, R El-Masry, S Abdel-Ghany, AE Baz, T Abou-Elsaad, ... BMC Medical Education 24, 1483-1492 , 2025 2025 Citations: 13