IJAR.2017.460

Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 5; Issue 4.3 (December 2017)

Page No.: 4736-4739

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2017.460

A STUDY OF POSTERIOR CONDYLAR FORAMEN IN HUMAN SKELETAL IN CENTRAL GUJARAT REGION

Hetal V. Vaishnani 1, Kinjal Jethva *2, Priyanka Sharma 3, A.R.Gandotra 4, G.V.Shah 5.

1 Associate  Professor , Department of Anatomy, Smt. B.K.shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat.

*2 Assistant  Professor , Department of Anatomy, Smt. B.K.shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat.

3 Tutor, Department of Anatomy, Smt. B.K.shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat.

4 Professor & HOD, Department of Anatomy, Smt. B.K.shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat.

5 Dean, & Professor , Department of Anatomy, Smt. B.K.shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat.

Corresponding Author: Dr.Kinjal Jethva, Department of Anatomy, Smt.B.K.Shah Medical institute & Research, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, M – 9924870827 E-Mail: dr.hetal24@gmail.com

Abstract:

Introduction:  Posterior condylar foramen is the most constantly present emissary foramen in human skull. It is also considered as largest emissary foramen present in humans.  ondylar emissary vein running along its path ensures patency of this passage

Aim: To assess normal location and variability in posterior condylar foramen

Materials and Methods:   This study was conducted on 60 dry adult skulls gathered from the departments of anatomy, Smt.B.K.Shah Medial Institute & Research Centre., to observe weather posterior condylar canal is located on one side or two sides of midline. Furthermore to study the morphologic anatomy of posterior condylar canal and its variations. Protocol of current study was the presence of complete condylar foramina behind occipital condyles as variation for the present study.

Results: Posterior condylar foramina were investigated in 60 human cadaveric skulls. Current research showed incidence of presence of posterior condylar foramina as 73.33%. Amongst which we found bilaterally located posterior condylar foramina in 40%, and Unilateral 33.33% . Posterior Condylar foramen found absent in 26.66 % cadaveric Skulls.

Conclusion:  The posterior condylar canal is one of the larger emissary channels in the skull. Research work on Condylar foramina provides fundamental information the clinicians, radiologists, anatomists and surgeons prior to operative procedures involving base of skull.

Key words: Emissary Vein, Posterior condylar Foramen, bilateral, unilateral, variations.

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Cite this article: Hetal V. Vaishnani, Kinjal Jethva, Priyanka Sharma, A.R.Gandotra, G.V.Shah. A STUDY OF POSTERIOR CONDYLAR FORAMEN IN HUMAN SKELETAL IN CENTRAL GUJARAT REGION. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(4.3):4736-4739. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2017.460