A study on morphometric analysis of foramen ovale among south Indian population
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Anatomy - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Greater wing of sphenoid has many foramens, of which foramen ovale is of great importance as mandibular nerve passes through it, any alterations from the normal foramen leads to vascular compromise and nerve compression. Materials and Methods: 40 dry adult human skulls were chosen during routine demonstration to undergraduate medical students. The Foramen ovale of the entire chosen specimens was evaluated in terms of size, shape using Vernier caliper from the base of the skull. Results: The mean length of foramen ovale on right side is (6.93mm ±0.85mm) and (6.88mm ±0.87mm) on left side. The mean breadth of foramen ovale on right side is (3.99mm ±0.59mm) and (3.85mm ±0.56mm) on left side. Oval shaped foramen ovale was about 65% on right side and 75% on left side, followed by almond shape was about 17% on right side and 12% on left side and circular shape was about 17% on right side and 12% on left side. Conclusion: The study has made it evident that the different shapes of foramen might be a reason for nerve compression, further studies with larger sample size and comparing them with real clinical patients will throw light on other morphological variations which would help clinicians for diagnosis and treatment of Neuralgia.
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Durai Pandian K, Sundaravadhanam K V K, T L Anbumani
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