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Size correlation in Wormian bones

M Rubini1

  • 1Soprintendenza Archeologica per il Lazio, Servizio di Anthropologia, Rome, Italy.

Anthropologischer Anzeiger; Bericht Uber Die Biologisch-Anthropologische Literatur
|July 8, 1998
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Wormian bones, like lambda bones and lambdoid ossicles, show no size correlation among themselves. However, female lambdoid ossicle size correlates with cranial length and width.

Area of Science:

  • Anthropology
  • Anatomy
  • Paleopathology

Background:

  • Wormian bones, also known as accessory ossicles, are irregular bones within the sutures of the skull.
  • Their presence and size variation are of interest in anthropological and forensic studies.

Observation:

  • This research investigated the dimensional relationships of Wormian bones, specifically lambda bones and lambdoid ossicles.
  • Cranial measurements, including cephalic index and cranial capacity, were also considered in the analysis.

Findings:

  • No significant correlation was found between the sizes of the lambda bone and lambdoid ossicles.
  • A notable correlation was observed between lambdoid ossicle size and cranial length and width in females.

Implications:

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  • These findings contribute to understanding skeletal variation and potential sexual dimorphism in cranial morphology.
  • Such data can be valuable for anthropological research, forensic identification, and the study of craniofacial development.