Table 2.

Overview of eponymous terms in anatomy

	Question	Yes		No
A	Do you consider eponyms an important aspect of the history of anatomy?	13	81.3%	3	18.7%
B	Were you aware that since the oldest edition of the Nomina Anatomica (His 1895) the use of eponymous terms was censured?	9	56.2%	7	43.8%
C	Are you aware that despite this, new eponymous terms have been coined in anatomy since 1895, and in some medical fields (e.g. Neurology) are still growing?	14	87.5%	2	12.5%
D	In your opinion, are there valid reasons why eponymous terms should not be used in anatomy training?	10	62.5%	6	37.5%
E	In your own opinion, are there valid reasons for reintroduction of eponymous terms in anatomical training?	9	56.2%	7	43.8%