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This research aims to quantitatively measure and analyze the hippocampal tail's morphology using ex vivo imaging techniques validated by histological methods.

May 15, 2026Open Access

Quantitative and Morphometric Measures in the Human Hippocampal Tail Using Ex Vivo Imaging Validated With Histology

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This research aims to quantitatively measure and analyze the hippocampal tail's morphology using ex vivo imaging techniques validated by histological methods.
Quantified hippocampal tail volume and medial flexure using ex vivo imaging.
Compared morphological differences between male and female hippocampal tail samples using the Mann-Whitney U test.
Validated imaging findings with histological analysis.
Male hippocampal tail samples exhibited significantly larger medial flexure angles than female samples (p = 0.01).
Validated volume measurements contribute to enhanced delineation of hippocampal tail anatomy.
Findings may support future research on hippocampal function and its role in mental health disorders.

Abstract

. These data contribute a validated hippocampal tail volume. We calculated and quantified the medial flexure of the tail and compared sex as a biological variable. Male tail samples exhibited significantly larger angles than female samples (Mann-Whitney U test, p = 0.01). Our findings enable precise hippocampal tail delineation and may facilitate future research on function and mental health disorders.

Quantitative and Morphometric Measures in the Human Hippocampal Tail Using Ex Vivo Imaging Validated With Histology

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