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Background & objectives: Stature is considered as the height of a person measured in erect position. It is one of the most important factors in establishing identity of a person. In certain medico-legal cases, where only parts or fragments of human body are found. Such a need arises when there is mass casualty. Aim of current study was to establish anthropometric correlation of stature with hand length and foot length in population of Gujarat and also to derive regression equations for correct estimation of stature of male and female in Gujarati population. Material and Method: 150 asymptomatic, apparently healthy, adolescent and adult medical students with age between 18 to 22 years belonging to various regions of Gujarat were selected. Left foot and left hand was selected for measurement. Result: Regression equation for estimation of height using both foot length and hand length were formulated. By using the derived regression equations, height of subjects was calculated and then compared with actual height of subjects. Conclusion: By the present study we conclude that both foot and hand length can be used in estimation of stature of both males and females with fairly accurate results in Gujarati population.
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Introduction: Knowledge of the normal liver morphology and its variants important in the era of diagnostic imaging and minimally-invasive surgical approaches. Method: 50 formalin-fixed livers were utilised for the study. Studied liver classified according to morphological types. Result: Normal liver found in 48% cases. Remaining 52% cases found variations out of that 28% cases found liver with lingular process and 12% cases found liver with diaphragmatic surfaces. Costal liver with very small left lobe and deep impressions in 6% cases,2% cases of Liver with total atrophy of the left lobe,2% cases of Liver with deep renal impressions and “corset” type constriction and 2% cases of Liver with right lobe very much smaller than the left. Conclusion: Our study highlights variations in liver morphology ,knowledge of these important for surgeon and radiologist.
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Introduction: The sinuatrial (SA) node is known as natural pacemaker of the heart. SA node is supplied by the sinuatrial (SA) nodal artery is an atrial branch. Ischemia of SA nodal artery due to injury or during surgical intervention leads arrhythmia. Origin of sinuatrial (SA) nodal artery is variable; most commonly arise from right coronary artery. It may arise from the circumflex branch of the Left circumflex artery (LCA). In some cases it may originate from the trunk of left coronary artery, aorta or left bronchial artery. SA node may be supplied by single SA nodal artery or may have dual and triple arterial supply. Methods: This study was conducted on 25 cadavers from the dissection laboratory with an age range of 50 – 70 years. The cadavers were embalmed through carotid arterial perfusion of formaldehyde solution, spirit, water and glycerine and preserved in a weak formalin solution before dissection. Dissection method was employed for this study. Result and Observation: Single SA nodal artery found in 22/25 hearts (88%) and dual supply found in 3/25 hearts (12%). The SA nodal artery originated from proximal segment of right coronary artery (RCA) in 16/25 hearts (64%), from proximal segment of circumflex branch (LCX) of left coronary artery (LCA) in 6/25 hearts (24%). The Mean+SD of diameter of SAN artery from right coronary artery was 1.7+0.42mm. The Mean+SD of diameter of SAN artery from circumflex branch of left coronary artery was 1.29+0.30mm. The termination types were 1) precaval found in 44% (11/25), 2) retrocaval in 52% (13/25) and 3) pericaval found in 4%(1/25) of all SA nodal arteries.Conclusion: To be aware of the origin and course of SAN artery may provide a safe approach to interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon during cardiac interventions. Cardiac surgeons especially should be careful because compensation.
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Introduction:-Variation in origin, branching pattern, course and termination of musculocutaneous nerve are common. These anatomical variations important for anatomist, clinicians, anaesthetics and surgeons for avoid unexpected complication. Material & method:- Detailed study of 50 upper limbs of cadavers carried out in last 3 year. Result –in this study 4% cases there is absence of musculocutaneous nerve. Musculocutaneous nerve not piercing coracobrachialis and communicate with median nerve in 4% cases and musculocutaneous nerve rejoins with median nerve in 2% cases. Conclusion:- In this study we found significant variation in musculocutaneous nerve which is important for surgeons, while planning surgery in axilla and arm to avoid injury.