[The chin hole. Position and correlation with other mandibular parameters]

Area of Science:

• Anatomy
• Anthropology
• Forensic Science

Context:

• The mental foramen's position is crucial in anatomical and forensic studies.
• Variations in mandibular parameters can influence the foramen's location.

Purpose:

• To analyze the position of the mental foramen in relation to other mandibular parameters.
• To investigate potential correlations between the mental foramen and mandibular morphology.

Summary:

• This study examined 76 dry mandibles, measuring the mental foramen's position against various mandibular parameters using linear and angular analyses.
• Results indicate the mental foramen maintains its position with increasing Gonion-Gnathion (GoGn) length, aligning with existing literature.

Impact:

• Provides anatomical data on mental foramen positioning.
• Contributes to understanding mandibular variation in forensic and anthropological contexts.