Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
The foramen magnum (FM), which is located near the base of the skull, is a therapeutically significant landmark because of its intimate connection to the spinal cord and brain stem. Because the structures passing through it may be compressed in cases of foramen magnum meningioma, foramen magnum achondroplasia and foramen magnum herniation, the foramen magnum dimensions are important for identifying some malformations, such as Arnold Chiari syndrome, which exhibits expansion of transverse diameter. The present study was carried out to characterize the morphology and morphometry of the foramen magnum of dry human skulls in the East Indian population. Thirty six dry skulls of adult humans were investigated. Vernier calipers were used to measure the foramen magnum's anterior and posterior and transverse diameters and the shapes were evaluated visually. Furthermore, formulas were used to calculate the foramen magnum's area and index. The data acquired could be used to assist neurosurgeons in evaluating the anatomy of the craniovertebral junction in lateral transcondylar surgical approaches to reach lesions in the cranial base's middle and posterior regions. The results will also be useful to anesthetists, orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists, forensic expert, anatomists and anthropologists.
How to cite this article:
Sutandro Choudhury, Tanmoy Paul, Prasanta Chakraborty, Debasish Ghosh and Provas Banerjee. Morphology and Morphometric Analysis of the Foramen Magnum in Dried Adult Skulls in East Indian Region.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.1076.1079
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.1076.1079