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Morphometry of the Brachiocephalic Artery: A Cadaveric Anatomical Study
Eleni Panagouli1, Ioannis Antonopoulos1, Gregory Tsoucalas2
1Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Cureus
|September 24, 2020
Summary
The brachiocephalic artery (BCA) length shows a significant correlation with body height in males. This finding is crucial for surgical procedures involving the BCA, suggesting taller individuals may have larger arteries.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Medical Science
Background:
- The brachiocephalic artery (BCA) is a major vessel originating from the aortic arch.
- Variations in BCA length can impact surgical interventions.
- Understanding BCA morphometrics is vital for procedures like stenting and aneurysm repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the morphometric characteristics of the brachiocephalic artery (BCA) in relation to height and torso length.
- To determine potential correlations between BCA length and anthropometric measurements.
Main Methods:
- Measurements of BCA length, torso length, and body height were conducted on 76 embalmed Caucasian cadavers.
- Data analysis included calculating mean lengths and assessing correlations between variables.
Main Results:
- The mean BCA length was 3.82 cm, with no significant difference between sexes.
- A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between BCA length and body height specifically in male cadavers (r=0.267, p=0.021).
- No significant correlation was found between BCA length and torso length in either sex.
Conclusions:
- Brachiocephalic artery morphometry is important for surgical planning.
- The observed correlation in males suggests a potential link between greater height and larger BCA dimensions.
- Further research may elucidate the clinical implications of these morphometric variations.
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