Morphology and morphometry of foramen magnum
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Context: Foramen Magnum also known as Foramen Primum is the largest foramen of the skull. Its position and structures passing through it makes it an important landmark. After Pelvis the skull is an important bony structure which exhibits gender differences. Particularly Foramen magnum shows gender difference owing to which it becomes an area of interest for Anthropometry, Forensic sciences, Anatomy and Neurosurgery. Objective: To Study the morphology and do a morphomertic analysis of Foramen magnum and correlate with the gender of the skull. Method: A total of60 dry skulls were observed and measurements were taken by means of vernier calipers. Diameter, Area and shapes were recorded. Measurements were taken. Later on a correlation was done Result. The mean for Anteroposterior diameter was 3.68 cm and mean for Transverse diameter was 3.09 cm .Height was observed to have a mean of 0.9 cm and area was 5.76. On an average the male skull foramen magnum was larger as compared to females. It was proved to be statistically significant Conclusion: A detailed examination of foramen magnum was performed. The main forms of foramen were established. Several were measured. Some new data could provide important information about the anatomy of the Foramen Magnum for reliable surgical interventions in this area.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Shifan Khanday, Dr. Pranu Chakaravarthy
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