Dr Abduelmenem Alashkham

Senior Lecturer in Anatomy

Dr Abduelmenem Alashkham

Programme Director, MSc in Human Anatomy

  • Anatomy
  • Edinburgh Medical School: Biomedical Sciences
  • University of Edinburgh

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Medical School
Doorway 3
Teviot Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9AG

Biography

Dr. Abduelmenem Alashkham, MBBS, MSc, PhD is a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh. He completed his medical degree at the University of Zawia, Libya, and initially practised as an orthopaedic surgeon before moving to the UK. In 2010, Dr. Alashkham obtained an MSc in Human Anatomy with distinction, followed by a PhD from the University of Dundee. 

Dr Alashkham currently serves as the Programme Director for the MSc Human and Clinical Anatomy programmes and teaches anatomy across various degree courses. In addition, he supervises MSc and PhD students, guiding research in anatomy and related fields.

Dr. Alashkham is the author of the textbook Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedical Practice, published by Elsevier in 2023. His scholarly output comprises more than 100 publications, encompassing manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters, with a primary focus on the musculoskeletal system and cancer. His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy, European Urology Supplements and the Prostate.

In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Alashkham acts internationally as an external consultant for the College of Medicine at the University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he contributes to reviewing and developing the anatomy curriculum and supports the introduction of a new Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme. This consultancy aims to align their medical education with global standards and innovative teaching practices.

He also serves as a general reviewer for several editions of Grant’s Dissector, Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy, and Snell's Neuroanatomy. Additionally, Dr. Alashkham is a peer reviewer for a range of prestigious journals, including The Prostate, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Journal of Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, European Journal of Anatomy, Cureus Journal of Medical Science, Journal of Men's Health, Anatomy: Turkish Society of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy (TSACA), and the International Journal of Surgery.

Teaching Overview

Dr. Abduelmenem Alashkham is responsible for teaching and coordinating anatomy education across multiple programmes at the University of Edinburgh, including the MBChB, HCP-MBChB, and MSc Human and Clinical Anatomy courses, where he also serves as Programme Director. He supervises both MSc and PhD students, guiding research projects primarily focused on musculoskeletal anatomy and clinical applications. Dr. Alashkham has played a key role in curriculum development, integrating modern teaching methodologies and clinical relevance into anatomy education. Beyond the university, he actively contributes as an external consultant for anatomy curriculum development and leads workshops that bridge anatomical science with medical practice.

Research Overview

Dr. Alashkham’s research focuses extensively on human musculoskeletal anatomy, neurovascular mapping and clinical anatomical variations, with an emphasis on improving surgical outcomes and medical education. His work spans detailed cadaveric studies, morphometric analyses and investigations into anatomical variations relevant to orthopaedics and oncology. Dr. Alashkham has published over 40 manuscripts and numerous abstracts in leading journals. He also contributes as a reviewer for multiple high-impact journals, helping to maintain rigorous scientific standards. His research underpins both academic knowledge and clinical practice, aiming to enhance patient care through better anatomical understanding.

Publications

  1. Ghazi Alanazi, Najah Alsubaie, Ghulam Nabi, Thomas H. Gillingwater, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2024). Distribution of neurovascular structures within the prostate gland and their relationship to complications after radical prostatectomy. The Prostate, 84(5), 491–501.
  2. Sophie Mok, Yousef Almajed, Abdulaziz Alomiery, Roger Soames, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2024). Morphology of the sternoclavicular joint and its microanatomical changes in response to osteoarthritic degeneration, Clinical Anatomy in doi:10.1002/ca.24253
  3. Amr Maani, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Jacek Baj (2023).  Palliative care. In: Neuro-oncology explained through multiple choice questions. Springer, Cham.
  4. Roger Soames, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2023). Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedical Practice textbook, 1st edition, Elsevier
  5. Amr Maani, Alicja Forma, Adam Brachet, Katarzyna Czarnek, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Jacek Baj (2023). The future of morphological science education: learning and teaching anatomy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health.2023Apr3;20(7):5367
  6. Mohamed M A E L Salem, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Tarek Almabrouk and Khaled Habas (2023). Induction of DNA damage and apoptosis mediate cytotoxic by oxaliplatin in human breast cancer MCF-7 cell lines in vitro. Advances in Clinical Toxicology 8(1): 000269.
  7. Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Clare Lamb, Roger Soames (2021). The association between coracoacromial ligament morphology and rotator cuff tears: A cadaveric study. Clinical Anatomy, 1– 8.
  8. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Tarek Almabrouk, Roger Soames (2021). Variations of the branches arising from the third part of the axillary artery: a cadaveric study. Anatomy: 104-115.
  9. Ross A Jones, Jeremy W Mortimer, Chris Thompson, Saskia Clark-Stewart, Gemma Hogg, Shivank Keni, Victoria McCulloch, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Sameer Dhumale, Stephen J Maclean, Mark Vella, Gordon S Findlater, David W Sinclair, Satheesh Yalamarthi, Thomas H Gillingwater (2021) Improving Surgical Training: Establishing a surgical anatomy programme in Scotland. International journal of surgery (London, England), 106172.
  10. Yousef A. Almajed, Andrew C. Hall, Thomas H. Gillingwater, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2021) Anatomical, functional and biomechanical review of the glenoid labrum. Journal of Anatomy, 240(4), 761 – 771.
  11. Eleni Patera, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2021) Communicating vein between the right external and internal jugular veins: a case report. Anatomy, 15 (1), 84-87.
  12. Mohamed Elajnaf, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2020). Variations of the circumflex humeral arteries: a cadaveric study. Anatomy,14(3):171–176.
  13. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2020) Age related morphometric changes of the glenoid labrum. Anatomy, 14(3):177–184.
  14. Eleni Patera, Qiudian Wang, Zhenyu Chen, Montserrat R. Silva, Tarek Almabrouk, Abduelmenem Alashkham(2020) A left vertebral artery arising from the aortic arch: a cadaveric study. European journal of Anatomy, 24(6):413 – 417.
  15. Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Clare Lamb, Roger Soames (2020) The incidence of acromial spurs in relation to study type and specimens examined. European journal of Anatomy, 24(6):459 – 465.
  16. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Roger Soames (2020) The glenoid and humeral head in shoulder osteoarthritis: a comprehensive review. Clinical Anatomy, 1 – 11.
  17. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2019) Is the existence of sublabral foramen age related. European Journal of Anatomy 23 (1) 59 – 63.
  18. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2019) Morphometric parameters of the glenoid labrum. European Journal of Anatomy 23 (1) 41 – 47.
  19. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2018) Anatomy of the glenohumeral ligaments. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, 123 (2):114 – 126.
  20. Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Roger Soames (2018) Examine Changes in Acromial Morphology in Relation to Spurs at the Anterior Edge of Acromion. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 41 (4): 409 - 414.
  21. Catherine Paterson, Joseph Ghaemi, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Chandra Shekhar Biyani, Bernadette Cole, Lee Baker, Magdelena Szewczyk-Bieda, and Ghulam Nabi (2018) Diagnostic accuracy of image guided biopsies of small (<4cm) renal masses with implications for active surveillance: A systematic review. The British Journal of Radiology 91(1090): 20170761.
  22. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2018) Origin of the long head of biceps brachii from the supraglenoid tubercle and glenoid labrum European Journal of Anatomy 22 (3) 213 – 219.
  23. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Paul Felts and Roger Soames (2018) Histology, vascularity and innervation of the glenoid labrum. Journal and Orthopaedic surgery, 26(2): 1 - 8.
  24. Alzahrani RE, Alashkham A, Soames R (2018) Observations on the Superior Thyroid Artery and its Relationship with the External Laryngeal Nerve. Anat Physiol 8: 292. doi:10.4172/2161-0940.1000292.
  25. Chun Chung Cheung, Martin Keogh and Abduelmenem Alashkham (2017) Variations in origin and course of the Dorsalis pedis artery - A case study. Int J Anat Var 10 (1) 1 – 3.
  26. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2017) Bare spot and tubercle of Assaki. JSES Open Access (1)141–143.
  27. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Paul Felts and Roger Soames (2017). Blood supply and vascularity of the glenoid labrum: Its clinical implications. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 25(3) 1–7.
  28. Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Clare Lamb, Roger Soames (2017) Variability in attachment of the coracoacromial ligament in relation with its morphology. Surg Radiol Anat. 39(12):1323-1330.
  29. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2017) The glenoid notch and its clinical implications. Revista Argentina de Anatomia 9 (1):11 –17.
  30. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Catherine Paterson, Stephen Hubbard, Ghulam Nabi (2017) What is the impact of diabetes mellitus on radiation induced acute proctitis after radical radiotherapy for adenocarcinoma prostate? A prospective longitudinal study. Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology. In press
  31. Sameer Dhumale, Abduelmenem Alashkham (2016) The coexistence of iliacus muscle variation and femoral nerve split: a case report and possible clinical implications. Revista Argentina de Anatomia 8 (2):104 – 109.
  32. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2016) Morphometric parameters of the glenoid fossa with the labrum attached. Revista Argentina de Anatomia 8 (2):93 – 97.
  33. Paul I. Iyaji, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2016) Anatomical study of the morphometry of the anterior cruciate ligament attachment sites. Revista Argentina de Anatomia 8(1):29-37.
  34. Catherine Paterson, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Stephen Lang, Ghulam Nabi (2016) Early oncological and functional outcomes following radical treatment of high-risk prostate cancer in men older than 70 years: A prospective longitudinal study. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations, 34 (335) e1–335.e7
  35. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Catherine Paterson, Phyllis Windsor, Allan Struthers, Petra Rauchhaus, Ghulam Nabi (2016) The Incidence and Risk of Biochemical Recurrence Following Radical Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer in Men on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs), Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, 14 (5), pp. 398-405.
  36. Catherine Paterson, Abduelmenem Alashkham, Phyllis Windsor and Ghulam Nabi (2016) Management and treatment of men affected by metastatic prostate cancer: evidence-based recommendations for practice. International Journal of Urological Nursing, 10(1): 44 – 55.
  37. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Catherine Paterson, Petra Rauchhaus, Ghulam Nabi (2016) Can the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) reduce severity of radiation proctitis? International Journal of Radiation oncology biology physics, 94 (1), pp. 93-101.
  38. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Roger Soames (2014) Bilateral foramina on the posterior arch of the atlas vertebra (vertebral artery canal): Revista Argentina de Anatomia, 6 (2): 90-94
  39. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2013) Origin of the long head of Triceps, Axis: The Journal online of CAHID, Volume 5, Number 1.
  40. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Roger Soames (2013) Variation of Suprascapular artery, Axis: The Journal online of CAHID, Volume 5, Number 1.
  41. Abduelmenem Alashkham, Abdulrahman Alraddadi, Bader Khawaji, Roger Soames (2013) Variation of Coracobrachialis, Axis: The Journal online of CAHID, Volume 5 Number 1.
  42. Abduelmenem Alashkham (2012) Anomalies of the celiac trunk, Axis: The Journal online of CAHID, Volume 4, No 1.

 

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