Ethan Snow

Ethan Snow

Associate Professor

Education

  • M.A. in educational administration | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 2024
  • Global Strengths Coach Certification | Gallup, Inc. | 2022
  • Ph.D. in biomedical science | University of North Dakota | 2019
  • B.S. in biology and biotechnology | ÈÕ±¾avÊÓÆµ | 2014

Academic and Professional Experience

Academic Interests
  • Human biology
  • Gross anatomy
  • Histology
  • Clinical anatomy
Work Experience
  • Assistant professor | ÈÕ±¾avÊÓÆµ | 2023-present
  • Assistant professor | University of Nebraska Medical Center | 2019-2023

Research and Scholarly Work

Areas of Research
  • Anatomical variations, cadaveric clinical case analyses
  • Teaching and learning, knowledge assessment, metacognition, student development
Awards and Honors
  • Excellence in Honors Mentorship | ÈÕ±¾avÊÓÆµ Fishback Honors College | 2024
  • Clinical Anatomy Translational Research Award | American Association of Clinical Anatomists | 2023
Publications

Peer-Reviewed Research Articles:

  1. Srinivasan W., Maurer A., Thorell W. and Snow E.L. Cerebral convexity arachnoid cysts: A focused systematic review with defining characteristics. Translational Research in Anatomy: Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience Special Issue. Volume 37. November 2024. DOI: .
  2. Miller M., Heiderscheidt T. and Snow E.L. Exhibition of the rare deep abductor-flexor of the fifth digit with concurrent hypothenar aberrations. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 37. November 2024. DOI: .
  3. Byrd J.J. and Snow E.L. An efficient and cost-effective methods framework for performing biomechanical analysis on cadaveric skeletal muscle. Translational Research in Anatomy: Non-Specific Musculoskeletal Morphologies Special Issue. Volume 37. November 2024. DOI: .
  4. Steever A.J. and Snow E.L. Angular force mechanics of bilateral accessory piriformis muscles with unilateral Type II sciatic nerve involvement. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 37. November 2024. DOI: .
  5. Snow E.L., Fox B.C., Eide H.A. and Vilburn M.J. Gross and functional analyses of the tensor fasciae suralis muscle with magnetic resonance imaging. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 37. November 2024. DOI: .
  6. Mason N.L., Immonen J., Ciccotelli J., Snow E.L., Wise K.S., Kim S., Picha K.J., Stiver M., Wisco J.J. and Richter S. Anatomical Outreach is Within Reach: Contemporary and Diverse Approaches. Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education. Volume 18. February 2024.
  7. Snow E.L. and Lanik W.E. Structural and Functional Analysis of Bilateral Five-Headed Biceps Brachii Muscles with Clinical Insights. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 35. June 2024. DOI: .
  8. Byrd J.J., White A.C., McCumber T.L. and Snow E.L. Examination of Accessory Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis Musculotendinous Units for Functional Impact and Tendon Transfer Suitability. Translational Research in Anatomy: Invited Manuscript. Volume 35. June 2024. DOI: .
  9. Snow E.L., Srinivasan W., Covington A†, Vilburn M.J., McCumber T.L. and Thorell W. Variations in Arterial Sources and Supply Patterns to the Human Trigeminal Ganglion with Clinical Significance. Translational Research in Anatomy: Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience Special Issue. Volume 35. June 2024. DOI: .
  10. White A.C., Byrd J.J. and Snow E.L. Prevalence, Evaluation and Clinical Implications of a Reticular Tunnel Formed by Uncharacteristic Distal Fibers of the Abductor Pollicis Longus. Translational Research in Anatomy: Non-Specific Musculoskeletal Morphologies Special Issue. Volume 34. March 2024. DOI: .
  11. Snow E.L., Potthoff K. and Adwer L. Cross-Sectional and Biomechanical Investigation of Concurrent Infraspinatus and Teres Minor Muscle Variations. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 34. March 2024. DOI: .
  12. Snow E.L., Gramer D., Joshi S., Simet S. and Vilburn M.J. Unusual Presentation of a Uterine Leiomyosarcoma with Predominant Metastasis to the Liver: A Case Report with Gross and Histological Validation. International Journal of Anatomical Variations. Volume 16, Issue 9: pp. 377-380. September 2023. DOI: .
  13. Snow E.L., Nelson S. and White A.C. Muscular, Vascular and Neurological Impacts from a Giant Lipoma in the Arm. Translational Research in Anatomy: Invited Manuscript. Volume 33. November 2023. DOI: .
  14. Byrd J.J., Snow E.L. and McCumber T.L. Microstructural Analysis and Biomechanical Impact of Myositis Ossificans. Journal of Orthopaedic Reports. Volume 2, Issue 3. September 2023. DOI: .
  15. Byrd J.J., Snow E.L. and McCumber T.L. Iliac Bone Biopsy and Analysis: A Clinical, Translational and Cadaveric Review. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 31. June 2023. DOI: .
  16. Srinivasan W., Thorell W., McCumber T.L., Vilburn M.J. and Snow E.L. Hyperostosis cranialis interna and an ectopic ossification on the endosteal dura deep to the trigeminal ganglion: case analysis and clinical implications. Translational Research in Anatomy: Invited Manuscript. Volume 30. March 2023. DOI: .
  17. Lanik W.E., McCumber T.L., Sayyed S., Hovseth C. and Snow E.L. Case Analysis of a RIII-C Single Coronary Artery with Type IV Dual LAD and Right-Dominant Triple PDA. Translational Research in Anatomy: Invited Manuscript. Volume 30. March 2023. DOI: .
  18. Preheim M.D., Dorfmeister J. and Snow E.L. Assessing Student Confidence and Certainty in Undergraduate Linear Algebra. Journal for STEM Education Research. Volume 6, Issue 1: pp. 159-180. January 2023. DOI: .
  19. Snow E.L., Byrd J.J., Tyce A.M. and McCumber T.L. The Extensor Pollicis et Indicis Accessorius Muscle: Case Analysis and Clinical Implications. Translational Research in Anatomy: Invited Manuscript. Volume 29. November 2022. DOI: .
  20. Snow E.L., White A.C., Tyce A.M. and McCumber T.L. Coexistence of Five Extrinsic Accessory Flexor Muscles Collectively Able to Flex All Five Digits of the Hand. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 28. September 2022. DOI: .
  21. Snow E.L., White A.C., Tyce A.M. and McCumber T.L. Case analysis and clinical implications of interconnected accessory abductor pollicis longus tendons and abductor pollicis brevis muscles. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 28. September 2022. DOI: .
  22. Byrd J.J., McCumber T.L. and Snow E.L. Cadaveric case report and biomechanical analysis of an accessory clavicular head to the sternocleidomastoid. Translational Research in Anatomy. Volume 28. September 2022. DOI: .

Editorials:

  1. Snow E.L. Variation is the rule: insights about translational research on anatomical variations. Translational Research in Anatomy: Non-Specific Musculoskeletal Morphologies Special Issue. Volume 37. November 2024. DOI: .
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