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Sternal foramena in man

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

|September 1, 1981

Summary

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Sternum foramina, common bone defects, occur in 7.7% of adults, primarily in the lower sternal body. These anomalies are more frequent in males and have no clinical significance.

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Area of Science:

Anatomical variations
Forensic anthropology
Osteology

Background:

Sternum foramina are rare anatomical findings.
Their prevalence and characteristics are not well-documented.
Potential for misinterpretation in forensic examinations.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence, location, and characteristics of sternum foramina.
To investigate potential sex and age predilections.
To assess the clinical and forensic significance of these anomalies.

Main Methods:

Examination of 324 cadavers using a cabinet X-ray system.
Documentation of foramen presence, location, size, and morphology.
Analysis of data based on age, sex, and race.

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Main Results:

A prevalence of 7.7% for sternum foramina was observed in 25 out of 324 cadavers.
Foramina were consistently located in the lower sternal body.
They were single, oval to circular, measuring 3-18 mm, and occurred in individuals over 20 years old.
Foramina were twice as common in males (9.6%) than females (4.3%).

Conclusions:

Sternum foramina are relatively common, particularly in older males.
These anomalies lack clinical or functional significance.
Awareness of sternum foramina is crucial for inexperienced forensic examiners to prevent misinterpretation of osseous remains.