Scientific paradigm of membrane anatomy / 中华胃肠外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Anatomical plane and fascia have been described in medical behaviors for hundreds of years since the appearance of anatomy and operation. Generally, these descriptions can be sorted into three theories, i.e. plane surgery, fascia theory and mesentery anatomy. However, these theories are difficult to satisfy the scientific paradigm that includes consistency in description, independence in validation, potential to solve practical problems, and the interaction of the above-mentioned theries. Recently, membrane anatomy was proposed as the anatomy of mesentery and its beds in broad sense. Behind it lies fascia membrane/serous membrane structure, as well as inherent life events and general order. Mesentery in broad sense is described as the fascia membrane/serous membrane in serous cavity, which envelops and suspends the organ/tissue and its feeding structures to the posterior wall of the body. Anatomy is the setting/structure, in which life events/functions occur. In the research and discussion of membrane anatomy, abiding by the scientific paradigm and upholding the scientific spirit are the only way to obtain reliable knowledge and the criterion for in-depth scientific research.