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Styloid Process of the Temporal Bone: Morphometric Analysis and Clinical Implications.
Antonio Luis Neto Custodio1, Micena Roberta Miranda Alves E Silva1, Mauro Henrique Abreu2
1Department of Morphology, Institute Of Biological Sciences, University Federal of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Biomed Research International
|October 6, 2016
Summary
This study measured the styloid process (SP) in Brazilian skulls, revealing significant length variations. These findings offer insights into the prevalence of elongated styloid processes in this population.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
Background:
- The styloid process (SP) is a bony projection located below the ear.
- Variations in SP length can be associated with clinical conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure and analyze the dimensions of the styloid process (SP) in a sample of Brazilian dry skulls.
- To assess the variability in SP length within the Brazilian population.
Main Methods:
- Measurements of the styloid process (SP) were taken from 15 dry skulls.
- Data collection involved evaluating lateral and posterior views of the SP.
- Measurements were conducted on both left and right sides of the skulls.
Main Results:
- A wide range of lengths was observed for the styloid process (SP) on both left and right sides.
- Lateral view measurements for the left SP ranged from 10.22 mm to 69.73 mm, and for the right SP from 8.30 mm to 63.77 mm.
- Posterior view measurements for the left SP ranged from 15.57 mm to 69.51 mm, and for the right SP from 15.64 mm to 69.44 mm.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights considerable variability in styloid process (SP) dimensions among Brazilian skulls.
- This research contributes data on the frequency of elongated styloid processes (SP) in the Brazilian population.
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