Table 5.

Reasons for the use of eponyms in anatomical publications

Which of the following do you consider valid reasons for the use of eponymous terminology in anatomical publishing?	Agree
Historical significance (legacy/tradition)	12/16	75.0%
Ability to simplify complex terminology	6/16	37.5%
Ability to prevent misunderstanding of terminology	4/16	25.0%
Addition of “character to the science	3/16	18.8%
Honoring scientists/physicians of great achievement	10/16	62.5%
Lending a philosophical/intangible aspect of anatomy/medicine	5/16	31.3%
Responsibility to acknowledge past anatomists	9/16	56.3%
Reminder of the humanity behind the science	8/16	50.0%
Lack of corresponding anatomical term for an eponym in Terminologia Anatomica	3/16	18.8%
Easy to remember, striking term	7/16	43.8%
None of the above	1/16	6.2%