Improving gross anatomy learning using reciprocal peer teaching.

Background: The use of cadavers in human anatomy teaching requires adequate number of anatomy instructors who can provide close supervision of the students. Most medical schools are facing challenges of lack of trained individuals to teach anatomy. Innovative techniques are therefore needed to impart adequate and relevant anatomical knowledge and skills.

A case of celiacomesenteric trunk in a Tanzanian man.

Background: Variation in the branching patterns of the three major arteries that supply the digestive system may occur due to different embryological mechanisms.

Case Presentation: The present case report describes the celiac artery and the superior mesenteric artery originating from the abdominal aorta through a common trunk. The celiac artery in turn gave rise to the splenic artery and a common trunk for common hepatic and left gastric artery.