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[Postnatal development of the pterygoid process]
Anatomischer Anzeiger
|January 1, 1983
Insights
This study tracked changes in the pterygoid process and pyramidal process during postnatal development. Key findings reveal specific increases in paramedian distances and dimensional growth of these cranial structures.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial anatomy
- Developmental biology
- Osteology
Context:
- Pterygoid process and pyramidal process morphology are crucial for craniofacial development.
- Understanding postnatal anatomical changes is essential for diagnosing developmental abnormalities.
Purpose:
- To investigate the postnatal dimensional changes and positional alterations of the pterygoid process.
- To survey the developmental trajectory of the pyramidal process height and width, and the scaphoid fossa.
Summary:
- The study observed a postnatal increase in the paramedian distances of the medial and lateral plates of the pterygoid process.
- Elongation of the pterygoid process and changes in its orientation relative to the median sagittal plane were documented.
- Developmental increases in the height and width of the pyramidal process and scaphoid fossa were also surveyed.
Impact:
- Provides normative data on craniofacial bone development.
- Contributes to a better understanding of normal skull growth patterns.
- Informs clinical assessments of craniofacial anomalies.
Abstract:
The postnatal increase of the paramedian distances of the medial and lateral plate of the pterygoid process, its elongation and also the position of the plates to the median sagittal plane were investigated. Moreover the development of height and width of the pyramidal process and the scaphoid fossa were surveyed.