Catherine Amara, University of Toronto

Research

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Kinesiology Exercise physiology Musculoskeletal biology and physiology Human physiology

Latest papers

Functional compartmentalization of the anconeus: A three-dimensional study of muscle morphology and innervation patterns.
Journal of anatomy · 2026
Anatomical study of the innervation of the posterior elbow joint capsule: implications for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block and radiofrequency ablation procedures.
Regional anesthesia and pain medicine · 2026

All 2 publications

2 publications.

01

Functional compartmentalization of the anconeus: A three-dimensional study of muscle morphology and innervation patterns.

McGee JG, Amara C, Tran J, Agur AMR

Journal of anatomy2026

DOI: 10.1111/joa.70154 PMID: 41981937

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Anatomical study of the innervation of the posterior elbow joint capsule: implications for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block and radiofrequency ablation procedures.

Arnold DMJ, Ho ES, Switzer-McIntyre S, Amara C, Agur AMR

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine2026

DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2024-106098 PMID: 39627023

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Sharon Switzer-Mcintyre

Department of Physical Therapy

1 shared papers, latest 2026

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Kinesiology Dear Professor Amara, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Functional compartmentalization of the anconeus: A three-dimensional study of muscle morphology and innervation patterns." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]