Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The hyoid bone, a unique structure in the human body, plays a crucial role in various physiological functions, including swallowing, speech production and airway protection. While morphological and morphometric variations of the hyoid bone have been studied in different populations worldwide, data on these variations in the North Indian population remains sparse. Understanding these variations is essential for clinical practice, forensic identification anthropological research. A sample of 30 hyoid bones was collected from individuals. The study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy at the Government Medical College, Amritsar. Morphological parameters such as shape, size presence of bony prominences were assessed. Morphometric measurements, including length, width thickness, were recorded using standard techniques. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the mean values and variations in these parameters. The study revealed considerable morphological and morphometric variations in the hyoid bone among the North Indian population sample. The mean length of the hyoid bone was found to be 3.2 cm, with a width of 4.1 cm and a thickness of 0.6 cm. Various shapes, including U‐shaped (40%), V‐shaped (30%) irregular shapes (30%), were observed. Additionally, bony prominences such as the greater horns (mean length: 2.5 cm), lesser horns (mean length: 1.0 cm) the body of the hyoid bone (mean width: 1.2 cm) exhibited diverse configurations and dimensions. This study provides valuable insights into the morphological and morphometric variations of the hyoid bone in the North Indian population. The findings underscore the importance of population‐specific studies in understanding anatomical variations, which have implications for clinical procedures, forensic investigations anthropological research. Further research in this area is warranted to elucidate the underlying factors contributing to these variations and their clinical significance.
How to cite this article:
Bhavna , Shubhpreet Sodhi and Khayati Sant Ram. Morphological and Morphometric Variations of the Hyoid Bone in North Indian Population.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.6.506.509
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