Morphology of metopic suture and its clinical significance in human adult skull
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomical Variations - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Metopic suture is a dentate type of suture extending from the nasion to the bregma of the skull bone.It is otherwise known as median frontal suture. The metopic suture normally closes at the age of 8 years sometime even after 8 years it persists due to non- union of two halve of frontal bones.The incidence of metopism varies with race.Hence the present study was undertaken. Aim of the Study: To find out the incidence of metopism in South Indian population. Materials and Method: 70 dry adult skulls were observed for the presence of metopic suture. Metopic suture were classified into complete metopic suture (metopism) and incomplete metopic suture type. Results: In the present study the incidence of metopism was 5.71% in South Indian population. Conclusion: The knowledge of metopic suture is significant for radiologist (which is usually mistaken as cranial fracture), neurosurgeons, forensic medicine and anthropologist.
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Sangeetha V, Sundar G
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Introduction: Metopic suture is a dentate type of suture extending from the nasion to the bregma of the skull bone.It is otherwise known as median frontal suture. The metopic suture normally closes at the age of 8 years...