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[A developmental anomaly of Meckel's cartilage]
P Caliot1, J L Plessis, J M Meunier
1Laboratoire d'Anatomie, Université Bordeaux, II, Médecine, Bordeaux.
Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
An unusual development of mandibular cartilage resulted in an extra bone fragment near the jaw. This rare anatomical finding offers insights into developmental variations.
Area of Science:
- Anatomical variations
- Developmental biology
- Skeletal anomalies
Background:
- Systematic neck dissections are crucial for understanding human anatomy.
- Embryological recapitulation aids in explaining anatomical anomalies.
Observation:
- An atypical evolution of the mandibular cartilage was observed during routine neck dissections.
- A supernumerary bony fragment was found adhered to the mandibular arch's lower edge.
Findings:
- The anomaly involved the formation of an extra bone fragment.
- This fragment was located within the concavity of the mandibular arch.
Implications:
- This case highlights the spectrum of human skeletal developmental variations.
- Understanding such anomalies is important for anatomical studies and clinical practice.