Accessory Foramen Transversarium in Cervical Vertebrae – An Osteological Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: To find the incidence and clinical correlation of accessory foramen transversarium in cervical vertebrae. Objective: To understand the variations of foramen transversarium and presence of accessory foramen as an anatomic entity for the knowledge of clinicians and surgeons. Material and Method: Seventy two human adult dried cervical vertebra were obtained from the department of Anatomy for the study. Results: We found the incidence of accessory foramen to be 12.5%. Accessory foramen resulting from complete septation of for a men transversarium were found bilaterally in 2.77%, unilaterally in 4.1% on the right, in 2.77% on the left. Incomplete septation with bony spicules were found in5.5%. Conclusion: This study is of importance for the surgeons and radiologists for their clinical importance.
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Camellia Chanda MBBS
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