Muscle anatomy's hidden dangers: How varied structures jeopardize surgeryA systematic analysis of the chewing muscles' anatomy has revealed a link between individual structural variability and the risk of postoperative complications, as well as the development of obstructive sleep apnea and aspiration pneumonia. The study suggests that high anatomical diversity makes standard surgical protocols insufficient for ensuring patient safety. To identify patterns between microscopic muscle structure and clinical manifestations, the authors compared data from anatomical autopsies with live scanning results, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound. Alexey Kornilov, biophysicist: "High variability in muscle structure and nerve paths means that a standard anatomical atlas provides only an averaged representation. Muscle Fiber SpecializationAnalysis of the digastric muscle revealed additional bundles in 40% of people.