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Published in: Anatomical Science International 2/2023

14-11-2022 | Original Article

Morphometric and morphological evaluation of temporozygomatic suture anatomy in dry adult human skulls

Authors: Kemal Emre Özen, Hatice Kübra Yeşil, Mehmet Ali Malas

Published in: Anatomical Science International | Issue 2/2023

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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the position, morphometric, and morphological features of the temporozygomatic suture (TZS) located on the zygomatic arch (ZA) in dry adult human skulls. Thirty-two crania were evaluated. Measurements for the TZS were carried out using the ImageJ software. Morphometric measurements were carried out bilaterally in 23 crania and unilaterally in 9 crania (right: 4, left: 5). A total of 55 TZSs were analyzed. Localization of the TZS was determined according to the reference landmarks on the ZA. Morphologic features of the TZS evaluated in terms of “joint shape type” and “suture margin pattern”. Descriptive statistics of the morphometric and morphologic variables were calculated. A statistically significant difference between the right and left sides was observed for the localization of the TZS (p < 0.05). TZS is located more anteriorly on the left side than the right side. Based on the “joint shape type”, four types of TZS were observed: Type 1 (angular) (34.55%), Type 2 (curvy) (34.55%), Type 3 (oblique) (14.55%), Type 4 (horizontal) (16.36%). Based on the “suture margin pattern”, five types of TZS were observed: Type A (linear) (12.73%), Type B (denticulate) (34.55%), Type C (serrated) (23.64%), Type D (mixt) (21.82%), Type E (fused) (7.27%). No significant association between the type and lateralization was found for both morphologic classifications. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first published report regarding the localization and morphologic classification of the TZS in adult human crania. Considering the TZS with its morphometric and morphological features may contribute to clinical or forensic medical evaluations.
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Metadata
Title
Morphometric and morphological evaluation of temporozygomatic suture anatomy in dry adult human skulls
Authors
Kemal Emre Özen
Hatice Kübra Yeşil
Mehmet Ali Malas
Publication date
14-11-2022
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
Published in
Anatomical Science International / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 1447-6959
Electronic ISSN: 1447-073X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12565-022-00694-3

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