| Autor: |
Brown, Ato Ampomah, Aidoo, Eric, Gyimah, Edward Solomon, Kyei, Gordon |
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Journal of Morphological Sciences; 2023, Vol. 40, p290-294, 5p |
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Introduction: the uncinate processes are bony ridges located on the superior surface of the C3-C7 (subaxial) vertebrae. The presence of the uncinate process result in the formation the uncovertebral joint, which play an important role in vertebral motion and hence head and neck movement. The purpose of this study was to examine the uncinate processes of the cervical vertebrae in the Ghanaian population. Seventy dried disarticulated cervical vertebrae were obtained from the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, for the purpose of conducting this study. The height, width and length of the uncinate processes were measured. The height of the uncinate processes ranged from 2.72mm to 7.32mm, their lengths ranged from 6.0mm to 14.02mm, while their widths ranged from 2.46mm to 6.23mm. Their angle of inclination relative to the sagittal plane was found to range from 20¢ª to 56¢ª with a mean value of 40.62¢ª for the right side and 41.09 for the left side. There was no significant difference in mean height and width of the uncinate process of the sub-axial cervical vertebrae, there was, however, a significant negative correlation with regards to the length of the uncinate process and its position on the cervical spine. The finding of this study will contribute to the reduction of complication and ensure good outcomes during cervical spine surgeries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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