Editorial and corrections policy

The site is operated by Dr Shaista Andleeb, who is the contact for editorial questions. The website does not claim that every article has undergone independent peer review or review by a specialist. Readers should assess important claims against the linked evidence and the requirements of their own course.

The guides draw on scientific papers, university laboratory manuals, museum resources, and established reference texts. Primary research is useful for specific mechanisms; teaching references provide anatomical context and terminology. References appear on individual guides, and expanded explanations include links near the relevant discussion.

A source’s date, species, methods, and scope matter. Research on one octopus or sea-star species should not be treated as proof that every related animal has identical anatomy or behavior. A source may support a mechanism without supporting every measurement, interpretation, or learning exercise in the surrounding section.

AI tools have assisted with article drafting, expansion, software development, and some explanatory content. The models, source choices, and wording can still contain errors. AI-generated text is not evidence in itself, and no AI tool is presented as a scientific author, clinical adviser, or substitute for specialist review.

Learning exercises and model-navigation suggestions are teaching aids. They are distinct from a paper’s experimental findings. Important quantitative claims should be checked against the original source, especially when a measurement method, species, or preparation affects the result.

Schematic organ sizes and colors prioritize visibility and selection. Captions identify the reference species and preparation view where relevant. A cutaway may show an organ moved aside, and a transparent model can reveal structures that overlap in a real specimen. Students should distinguish these conventions from natural tissue appearance and measured proportions.

Human-model attribution and omissions appear on the human anatomy page. Third-party data retains its original license and should not be interpreted as evidence that the originating institution endorses this website.

Email iamkashifcs@gmail.com with the page URL, heading or structure, disputed wording or label, and supporting source. Where possible, include the proposed correction and the species to which it applies. Do not send private medical records.

The owner can compare the report with the guide’s references and consider whether a factual correction, clarification, or model change is appropriate. Conflicting sources may require a qualification rather than replacement with a single answer. A substantiated issue may also affect the associated FAQ, diagram caption, or dissection instruction. Submission does not imply a guaranteed turnaround time or automatic publication of the suggested wording.

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