Morphometry of the thyroid cartilage, epiglottis and piriform sinus: An anatomical study.

Background: The goal was to measure the piriform sinus, epiglottis, and thyroid cartilage in our sample population.

Methods: This study included 22 adult embalmed cadavers available in the Department of Anatomy. Dimensions were measured using a digital Vernier caliper.

Dimensions of pes anserinus of the lower extremity, an anatomical study with its surgical implications.

The reconstructive surgeries utilize pes anserinus (PA) tendons, because of their lesser post-operative clinical deficits and donor site morbidity. These surgeries require anatomical knowledge about the extent of PA formation. The goal of this study was to determine the length and width of the PA formation.

Morphometric study of the semitendinosus muscle and its neurovascular pedicles in South Indian cadavers.

The purpose of this study was to determine the length of the semitendinosus muscle belly and its tendon in South Indian population and to study the topography and diameter of its neurovascular pedicles. The study included 46 formalin fixed human cadaveric lower limbs. The length of the semitendinosus muscle belly and its tendon were measured.

magnetic resonance imaging morphometry of the patella bone in South Indian population.

Racial differences exist in the dimensions of structures and the commercially available prostheses are designed based on the Caucasians. In this context, the goal of the present investigation was to determine the gender wise measurements of patella bone in South Indians. The present study included axial magnetic resonance images of the knee joint from 140 South Indian adults (70 males, 70 females; aged between 20-70 years).

Morphology and topography of the parietal emissary foramina in South Indians: an anatomical study.

The objectives of the present study were to study the prevalence of the parietal emissary vein in adult South Indian population and to study the distance of foramen from the sagittal suture. There were 58 adult human skulls in the present study which were available at the anatomy department of our institution. The study included 116 parietal bones which have been observed macroscopically for the number, prevalence and topography of the emissary foramen.

The Paracondylar Skull Base: Anatomical Variants and Their Clinical Implications.

Aim: The knowledge of the vasculature around the paracondylar region is important in neurosurgical procedures such as the paracondylar and lateral supracondylar approaches. The objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of paracondylar emissary foramina in the adult skull bases and to study the morphology of condylar canals and hypoglossal canals.

Material And Methods: The present study included 48 adult human skulls that were obtained from the gross anatomy laboratory of our institution.

Anthropometric study of the bicipital groove in Indians and its clinical implications.

Background: Since morphometric data on the upper end of the humerus from Indian anatomical samples are scarce, this study was undertaken with reference to orthopedic surgery. The aim was to determine the length, width and depth of the bicipital groove and to find the incidence of a supratubercular ridge of Meyer in an Indian population.

Methods: The study included 104 unpaired dry humeri (48 right side and 56 left) which belonged to the anatomy laboratory of our institution.

Pulmonary fissures and lobes: a cadaveric study with emphasis on surgical and radiological implications.

Purpose: The objective was to study the morphology of fissures and lobes of the lung in South Indian population.

Materials And Methods: The study included 60 adult cadaveric lungs which were obtained from the human anatomy laboratory. The specimens were macroscopically observed for gross morphology of fissures and lobes.

Morphological investigation of cranial sutures in Indian human adult skulls.

Objectives: The goal of the study was to evaluate the gross morphology of the coronal, sagittal and lambdoid sutures in human adult dried skulls and to determine if any difference exists in terms of patency.

Materials And Methods: The study included 78 human dry skulls of Indian population. The coronal, sagittal and lambdoid sutures were analyzed using the modified grading scale (Sabini RC and Elkowitz DE, 2006) for quantifying the sutural patency.

A morphometric study of foramen ovale.

Aim: To note the morphological variations and morphometric details of foramina ovale in dry adult skulls of Indian origin.

Material And Methods: 82 dry adult human skulls of unknown sex and of Indian origin were obtained and variations in appearance and number of foramen ovale were noted. The length and width of the foramina ovale of both sides were determined using digital Vernier calipers and area (A) was also calculated and analyzed.

Morphological and topographical anatomy of nutrient foramina in the lower limb long bones and its clinical importance.

Background: Knowledge regarding nutrient foramina of bones is useful in surgical procedures such as microvascular bone transfer in order to preserve the circulation. The objective of the present study was to study the morphology and topography of nutrient foramina and to determine the foraminal index of the lower limb long bones to provide detailed data on such features.

Method: The study comprised examination of 206 lower limb long bones which included femora, tibiae and fibulae.