Susan Standring

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Susan Standring MBE is a British neuroscientist who is serving as the editor-in-chief of Gray's Anatomy . [1] She is an emeritus professor of anatomy at King's College London, where she previously served as head of anatomy. [2] From 2008 to 2010, Standring was president of the Anatomical Society. [3] [ failed verification ] In addition to educating medical and dental students in anatomy for over forty years, Standring has led an extensive research career with over 150 papers published. [4]

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Education

Standring began her education studying medicine at Guy's Hospital Medical School in 1964 before switching to pursue a PhD. [5] [ self-published source? ]

Career

After completing her PhD, Standring worked as a neuroscientist, publishing over 150 articles relating to her research on repair of the peripheral nervous system. Standring is a past President of the Peripheral Nerve Society and of the Anatomical Society. [5] Early in her career, Standring was assigned the job of creating a bibliography for 36th edition of Gray's Anatomy, after having suggested the idea to her colleague and then-editor of the book, Peter Williams. Having completed her work on the bibliography, Standring then edited the peripheral nerve section of the following edition before being promoted to editor-in-chief of the 39th edition. [6] Standring still holds this position today[ when? ] and has moved the text forward, introducing new online editions and incorporating interactive and motion-based graphic to further demonstrate and aid in teaching of the complexity of many structure processes. [7] During her career as an anatomist, Standring has spent over 40 years teaching anatomy to medical and dental students. [5] For her services to anatomical education, Standring was awarded a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2015. [2] [8]

Standring also served as an admissions tutor for Medicine for seven years at UMDS and King's College London (King's), helping to develop the Access to Medicine Programme at King's, which aims to expand access to healthcare professions for students studying at less selective state schools in the Greater London area or who participate in the Realising Opportunities programme of England. Through this work, she later served as an advisor in the development of similar programmes at the Universities of Bradford and of Southampton. [5]

In addition to her work as editor-in-chief of Gray's Anatomy, she continues to write on applied anatomical topics and on the histories of topographical anatomy and of peripheral nerve repair. Standring currently[ when? ] acts as an external examiner of anatomy to several medical schools in the United Kingdom and is a trustee of the Hunterian Collection at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and previously presided on the Council of the Hunterian Society. Standring is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has been a trustee of the Damiliola Taylor Trust and of Changing Faces. [5]

Research

Standring's research career has produced over 150 articles. A large part of her research consisted of nerve work, which would lead to her initial involvement in Gray's Anatomy. Her more recent works has involved contributions to nerve communication and anomalies that have been studied through neck dissections. Standring's work has led to the discovery of nerve variants including that of the hypoglossal nerve, anatomical variants of other branches of the cervical plexus, and the marginal mandibular nerve. [4] [9] [10] Such discoveries will have implications involving operations on the neck and face. [10] Standring has also contributed to work on nerve regeneration and nerve repair, specifically in the book Peripheral Neuropathy (2005). [11] In retirement, Standring continues to write on applied anatomical topics and on the histories of topographical anatomy and of nerve repair. [5]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lesser occipital nerve</span> Nerve of the head and neck

The lesser occipital nerve is a cutaneous spinal nerve of the cervical plexus. It arises from second cervical (spinal) nerve (C2). It innervates the skin of the back of the upper neck and of the scalp posterior to the ear.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Great auricular nerve</span> Cutaneous nerve of the head

The great auricular nerve is a cutaneous (sensory) nerve of the head. It originates from the second and third cervical (spinal) nerves (C2-C3) of the cervical plexus. It provides sensory innervation to the skin over the parotid gland and the mastoid process, parts of the outer ear, and to the parotid gland and its fascia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cervical plexus</span> Network of nerves in the neck

The cervical plexus is a nerve plexus of the anterior rami of the first four cervical spinal nerves C1-C4. The cervical plexus provides motor innervation to some muscles of the neck, and the diaphragm; it provides sensory innervation to parts of the head, neck, and chest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Inferior alveolar nerve</span> Branch of the mandibular nerve

The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) (also the inferior dental nerve) is a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V3) (which is itself the third branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)). The nerve provides sensory innervation to the lower/mandibular teeth and their corresponding gingiva as well as a small area of the face (via its mental nerve).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stylohyoid muscle</span> Muscle

The stylohyoid muscle is one of the suprahyoid muscles. Its originates from the styloid process of the temporal bone; it inserts onto hyoid bone. It is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve. It acts draw the hyoid bone upwards and backwards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ansa cervicalis</span> From cervical plexus

The ansa cervicalis is a loop formed by muscular branches of the cervical plexus formed by branches of cervical spinal nerves C1-C3. The ansa cervicalis has two roots - a superior root and an inferior root - that unite distally, forming a loop. It is situated within the carotid sheath.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Buccal nerve</span> Nerve in the human face

The buccal nerve is a sensory nerve of the face arising from the mandibular nerve. It conveys sensory information from the skin of the cheek, and parts of the oral mucosa, periodontium, and gingiva.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sternothyroid muscle</span>

The sternothyroid muscle is an infrahyoid muscle of the neck. It acts to depress the hyoid bone.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thyrohyoid muscle</span> Neck muscle that depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx

The thyrohyoid muscle is a small skeletal muscle of the neck. Above, it attaches onto the greater cornu of the hyoid bone; below, it attaches onto the oblique line of the thyroid cartilage. It is innervated by fibres derived from the cervical spinal nerve 1 that run with the hypoglossal nerve to reach this muscle. The thyrohyoid muscle depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx during swallowing. By controlling the position and shape of the larynx, it aids in making sound.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Genioglossus</span> Muscle of the tongue

The genioglossus is one of the paired extrinsic muscles of the tongue. It is a fan-shaped muscle that comprises the bulk of the body of the tongue. It arises from the mental spine of the mandible; it inserts onto the hyoid bone, and the bottom of the tongue. It is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve. The genioglossus is the major muscle responsible for protruding the tongue.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Palatoglossus muscle</span> Muscle of the soft palate

The palatoglossal muscle is a muscle of the soft palate and an extrinsic muscle of the tongue. Its surface is covered by oral mucosa and forms the visible palatoglossal arch.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Salpingopharyngeus muscle</span> Muscle of the pharynx

The salpingopharyngeus muscle is a muscle of the pharynx. It arises from the lower part of the cartilage of the Eustachian tube, and inserts into the palatopharyngeus muscle by blending with its posterior fasciculus. It is innervated by vagus nerve via the pharyngeal plexus. It raises the pharynx and larynx during deglutition (swallowing) and laterally draws the pharyngeal walls up. It opens the pharyngeal orifice of the Eustachian tube during swallowing to allow for the equalization of pressure between it and the pharynx.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Occipital artery</span>

The occipital artery is a branch of the external carotid artery that provides arterial supply to the back of the scalp, sternocleidomastoid muscles, and deep muscles of the back and neck.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lingual nerve</span> Human nerve relaying sense to the tongue

The lingual nerve carries sensory innervation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. It contains fibres from both the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3) and from the facial nerve (CN VII). The fibres from the trigeminal nerve are for touch, pain and temperature (general sensation), and the ones from the facial nerve are for taste (special sensation).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Posterior auricular artery</span> Small artery

The posterior auricular artery is a small artery that arises from the external carotid artery. It ascends along the side of the head. It supplies several muscles of the neck and several structures of the head.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deep temporal nerves</span>

The deep temporal nerves are typically two nerves (one anterior and one posterior) which arise from the mandibular nerve (CN V3) and provide motor innervation to the temporalis muscle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zygomaticotemporal nerve</span> Small nerve of the face

The zygomaticotemporal nerve (zygomaticotemporal branch, temporal branch) is a cutaneous (sensory) nerve of the head. It is a branch of the zygomatic nerve (itself a branch of the maxillary nerve (CN V2)). It arises in the orbit and exits the orbit through the zygomaticotemporal foramen in the zygomatic bone to enter the temporal fossa. It is distributed to the skin of the side of the forehead. It also contains a parasympathetic secretomotor component for the lacrimal gland which it confers to the lacrimal nerve (which then delivers it to the gland).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anterior tympanic artery</span>

The anterior tympanic artery is a branch of the maxillary artery. It passes through the petrotympanic fissure to entre the middle ear where it contributes to the formation of the circular anastomosis around the tympanic membrane. It provides arterial supply to part of the lining of the middle ear. It is accompanied by the chorda tympani nerve.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anterior triangle of the neck</span>

The anterior triangle is a region of the neck.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mastoid cells</span> Air-filled cavities in the temporal bone

The mastoid cells are air-filled cavities within the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the cranium. The mastoid cells are a form of skeletal pneumaticity. Infection in these cells is called mastoiditis.

References

  1. ↑ "Our history". King's College London . Archived from the original on 28 June 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Queen's Birthday Honours 2015". King's College London . 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 23 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland – Presidents of the Society" (PDF). The Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  4. 1 2 Brennan, Peter A; Alam, Peyman; Ammar, Mostafa; Tsiroyannis, Constantine; Zagkou, Eirini; Standring, Susan (2016). "Sternocleidomastoid innervation from an aberrant nerve arising from the hypoglossal nerve: A prospective study of 160 neck dissections". Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 39 (2): 205–09. doi:10.1007/s00276-016-1723-9. PMID   27435704. S2CID   7473231.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Interiority: An Exploration of the Inward Gaze. Professor Susan Standring" https://interioritytalks.wordpress.com/contributors/dr-susan-standring Retrieved 2017-11-26/[ full citation needed ]
  6. ↑ "Dr. Susan Standring, Editor-in-Chief of "Gray's Anatomy""elsevierauthors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nZ7qEtD35o Elsevierauthors. Published on 2013-1-9. Retrieved 2017-11-26[ full citation needed ]
  7. ↑ Sinclair, Mark (2016). "Under the Skin: the evolution of Gray’s Anatomy" Creative Review https://www.creativereview.co.uk/under-the-skin-the-evolution-of-grays-anatomy Retrieved 2017-11-27/[ full citation needed ]
  8. ↑ "Susan Stranding | Order of the British Empire". The Gazette . 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: M.B.E. To be Ordinary Members of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: Professor Susan Margaret STANDRING For services to Anatomical Education.
  9. ↑ Brennan, Peter A; Webb, Roger; Kemidi, Flora; Spratt, Jonathan; Standring, Susan (2008). "Great auricular communication with the marginal mandibular nerve – a previously unreported anatomical variant". British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 46 (6): 492–93. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2007.12.005. PMID   18242803.
  10. 1 2 Brennan, Peter A; Gholmy, Mohammed Al; Ounnas, Houda; Zaki, Graeme A; Puxeddu, Roberto; Standring, Susan (2010). "Communication of the anterior branch of the great auricular nerve with the marginal mandibular nerve: A prospective study of 25 neck dissections". British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 48 (6): 431–33. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2009.07.015. PMID   19709789.
  11. ↑ Hall, Susan (2005). "Mechanisms of Repair after Traumatic Injury". In Dyck, Peter J.; Thomas, P. K. (eds.). Peripheral Neuropathy (4th ed.). pp. 1403–33. doi:10.1016/B978-0-7216-9491-7.50061-2. ISBN   978-0-7216-9491-7.
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