MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF FORAMEN MAGNUM OF SKULL IN POPULATION OF UTTAR PRADESH
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy and Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Foramen Magnum (FM) is a latin word meaning the largest aperture in the base of the skull. It is oval and wider behind, with the greatest diameter (dm) being antero-posterior (AP). The major vital neuroanatomic passes through this largest foramen. Many authors have classified FM depending upon its shapes. Objectives: To determine the morphometric parameters of Foramen Magnum Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 71 dry human skulls of unknown sex and measured its Antero-Posterior, Transverse, Right Oblique and Left Oblique diameters with the help of digital caliper. Result: The dormancy of Oval shaped Foramen Magnum was found in this study. The range of Antero-posterior and Transverse diameter falls between 30.22-40.9 mm and 22.67-33.36 mm respectively. The range of Right oblique and Left Oblique diameter was found in between 20.84-35.52 mm and 28.88-35.47 mm respectively. Conclusion: The present study will useful not only for anatomists but also in neurosurgery. As the nomenclature of the opening in the occipital bone at the base of the skull and bounded by Oval and Rounded on visualization supported by Antero-Posterior and Transverse diameter of the opening.
Authors and Affiliations
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP471875
- DOI 10.16965/ijar.2018.150
- Views 123
- Downloads 0
A STUDY ON VARIATIONS OF NUTRIENT FORAMEN OF ULNA IN SAURASHTRA REGION WITH ITS CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Background: Nutrient foramen is an opening into shaft of Ulna which gives passage to the blood vessels of medullary cavity. The knowledge of nutrient foramen is important in surgical procedures like bone grafting and mor...
ANATOMICAL VARIATION OF TESTICULAR VEINS AND ITS EMBRYOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE
Introduction: Normally testes are drained by testicular veins. About 15 – 20 veins appear on the posterior border of testes and epididymis which unite to form the pampiniform plexus. Right testicular vein drains directly...
A CADAVERIC STUDY OF THE INTERNAL OCCIPITAL CREST AND VERMIAN FOSSA WITH ITS CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Background: The anatomical variabilities of the internal occipital crest (IOC) and vermian fossa (VF) may influence the related dural venous sinuses and further effect the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid. It is also asso...
MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY: A CADAVERIC STUDY
Introduction: The anatomical knowledge of variations of femoral artery and its branches is important as it is frequently accessed by surgeons and radiologists for number of procedures. Profunda femoris artery is the larg...
ANTHROPOMETRIC COMPARISON OF EAR LOBULE AMONG MALES OF HARYANA AND HIMACHAL REGION
In recent years, external ear and its prints have developed important role in medico-legal practice. It suggested being an identification tool analogous to fingerprinting as well as facial recombustion. Different ethnic...