An Anatomical Investigation Regarding the Parietal Foramen in 174 Adult Parietal Bones
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The parietal foramen (PF) was present in 64.3% of 174 adult human parietal bones, with most being single, circular, and posteroanteriorly oriented. These anatomical findings aid in surgical procedures near the PF.
Area Of Science
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background
- The parietal foramen (PF) is an anatomical landmark with clinical relevance.
- Understanding its variations is crucial for surgical interventions and anthropological studies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the anatomical features of the parietal foramen (PF).
- To document the frequency, morphology, and morphometry of the PF in adult human parietal bones.
Main Methods
- Examination of 174 dry adult human parietal bones.
- Recording frequency, shape, and direction of the PF.
- Measuring diameter of the PF (DPF), distance to sagittal suture (DSS), distance to occipital angle (DPO), and length of sagittal suture (LSS).
- Calculating the LSS/DPO ratio for topography of the PF (TPF).
Main Results
- Parietal foramina (PF) were present in 64.3% of bones.
- Most PFs were single (90.7%), circular (94.1%), and oriented posteroanteriorly.
- Mean measurements: DPF (1.7±0.6 mm), DSS (6.81±3.40 mm), DPO (33.81±12.43 mm), LSS (108.94±6.91 mm).
- TPF ratio was approximately 3:1.
Conclusions
- The anatomical data on parietal foramen (PF) variations are vital for surgical planning.
- Findings can help reduce complications during procedures involving the PF and surrounding structures.
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