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The pterion in Turkish male skulls
O Oguz1, S Gürarslan Sanli, M G Bozkir
1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, 01330 Balcali Adana, Turkey. ozoguz@cukurova.edu.tr
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy : SRA
|December 3, 2003
Summary
The sphenoparietal pterion type is most common in Turkish males, with specific measurements provided for surgical planning. These anatomical details aid in pterion-related surgical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- The pterion is a critical anatomical landmark on the skull.
- It overlies the middle meningeal artery and Broca's motor speech area.
- Understanding pterion variations is vital for neurosurgical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the types and locations of the pterion in Turkish males.
- To provide precise measurements of the pterion and its surrounding structures.
- To inform surgical interventions involving the pterion.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 26 Turkish human male skulls.
- Measurement of pterion types (sphenoparietal, frontotemporal, epipteric).
- Recording distances from the pterion center to key landmarks and skull thickness.
Main Results:
- Sphenoparietal pterion was the most prevalent type (96% right, 79% left).
- Frontotemporal and epipteric types were less common.
- Detailed measurements of distances to sutures, arches, optic canal, and sphenoid ridge were recorded.
Conclusions:
- The sphenoparietal type is dominant in the Turkish male population.
- Precise anatomical data on the pterion are established.
- Findings are valuable for guiding surgical procedures in the pterional region.