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The foramen transversarium of typical and atypical cervical vertebrae: morphology and morphometry / El foramen transverso de vértebras cervicales típicas y atípicas: morfología y morfometría
Sheik-Abdul, R; Lazarus, L; Rennie, C; Satyapal, K. S.
  • Sheik-Abdul, R; University of KwaZulu-Natal. College of Health Sciences. School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science. Durban. ZA
  • Lazarus, L; University of KwaZulu-Natal. College of Health Sciences. School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science. Durban. ZA
  • Rennie, C; University of KwaZulu-Natal. College of Health Sciences. School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science. Durban. ZA
  • Satyapal, K. S; University of KwaZulu-Natal. College of Health Sciences. School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science. Durban. ZA
Int. j. morphol ; 36(4): 1439-1446, Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-975720
ABSTRACT
The seven cervical vertebrae found in the human body are classified into typical and atypical vertebrae. Their transverse processes contain foramen transversarium (FT) and traditionally there is one foramen present on each side, of similar size. However, variations of this foramen regarding its shape, size, number, laterality, location and osteometric characteristics have been documented in the literature. This morphological and morphometric study was conducted on 126 cervical vertebrae (82 typical and 44 atypical) obtained from the osteological bank at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal to produce a database which may serve as a useful guideline to medical personnel. There were variations observed regarding shape, number of FT, laterality and position, which have not previously been reported. The most types of variations were evident in the typical cervical vertebrae, then secondly, the seventh cervical vertebrae. The axis vertebrae did not display any accessory FT or variations.
RESUMEN
Las siete vértebras cervicales que se encuentran en el cuerpo humano se clasifican como vértebras típicas y atípicas. Sus procesos transversos presentan un foramen transverso (FT) y normalmente este foramen es de tamaño similar en cada lado. Sin embargo, se han reportado en la literatura variaciones de este foramen, con respecto a su forma, tamaño, número, lateralidad, ubicación y características osteométricas. Este estudio morfológico y morfométrico se realizó en 126 vértebras cervicales (82 típicas y 44 atípicas) obtenidas del banco de Osteología de la Universidad de Kwa-Zulu Natal, para producir una base de datos que pueda servir como una guía útil para el personal médico. Se observaron variaciones con respecto a la forma, el número de FT, la lateralidad y la posición, que no se habían reportado anteriormente. La mayoría de los tipos de variaciones eran evidentes en las vértebras cervicales típicas y en segundo lugar en las séptimas vértebras cervicales. Los axis no mostraron ningún FT accesorio o variaciones.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cervical Vertebrae / Anatomic Variation Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: South Africa Institution/Affiliation country: University of KwaZulu-Natal/ZA

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cervical Vertebrae / Anatomic Variation Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: South Africa Institution/Affiliation country: University of KwaZulu-Natal/ZA