A morphometric study of the foramen magnum in dry human skulls

Hemant Ashish Harode; S. D. Gupta

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS1.4872

Authors

Hemant Ashish Harode
hemantashish786@yahoo.com
Research Scholar, L.N. Medical College & J.K. Hospital, Department of Anatomy, LNCT University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
S. D. Gupta Professor & Head of Department, Department of Anatomy, L.N. Medical College, Bhopal, India

Keywords:

Skulls, Shapes, Foramen magnum (FM)

Abstract

Background: The foramen magnum is a large opening in the posterior aspect of the base of the skull, its appearance will be helpful. This study aimed to evaluate morphometrics of the foramen magnum in the dry human skull in central Indian populations, knowledge of these morphometric values is useful for the researcher. Material & Methods: In this study 60 dry human skulls of unknown sex were studied in the LN Medical College, Bhopal where morphometrics of foramen magnums like anteroposterior & transverse diameter and Index was observed. Results: The results obtained from the skulls along with the foramen magnum were statistically analyzed where the anteroposterior diameter is 34.41 mm, transverse diameter is 29.24mm & Index is 1.17 were noted. Conclusion: Based on the different parameters of the foramen magnum values this study will be useful for clinicians, joint biomechanics, ergonomics, physical therapy & rehabilitation.

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