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. 2024 Jul 17;99(4):441–453. doi: 10.1007/s12565-024-00789-z

Table 4.

Eponym use in anatomy journals

Question Yes No
A Do you think the use of eponyms is appropriate in anatomical published work (textbooks, research papers etc.)? 11 68.8% 5 31.2%
B Are you aware whether the Terminologia Anatomica 2 (TA2) has restrictions on the use of eponymous terminology? 12 75.0% 4 25.0%
C In your role as editor, do you follow the TA2, with regard to the exclusion of eponyms, in your journal? 8 50.0% 8 50.0%
D Should journals have restrictions on the use of eponyms in their publications? 8 50.0% 8 50.0%
E Does the journal of which you are Editor-in-Chief/Senior Editor accept eponym usage in manuscripts? 11 68.8% 5 31.2%