| Autor: |
Talović, Elvira, Voljevica, Alma |
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Stomatological Review / Stomatološki Vjesnik; 2024, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p2-7, 6p |
| Abstrakt: |
The hyoid bone is typically a „U” shaped bone present in the anterior aspect of neck at the level of the fourth cervical vertebra, located between the mandible and thyroid cartilage. This bone displays morphological and morphometric characteristics that can assist in determination of age, sex and race of an individual. Aim: Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the morphological and morphometric parameters of the hyoid bone in the Bosnian and Hercegovina population. Material and methods: Sixty adult human hyoid bones (32 male and 28 female) were used as material in this study. The morphological analysis included the macroscopic identification of the shape of the hyoid bones, and the morphometric analysis included the measurement of eight parameters using a standard digital vernier caliper keeping the bone on flat surface in anatomical position. Results: In this study, 40.6 % of hyoid bones were „U” shaped and 59.4 % were „V” shaped in males, whereas in the female specimens, 64.3 % of hyoid bones were „U” shaped and 35.7 % „V” shaped. Values obtained for all eight parameters of hyoid bone were higher in males compared to females. Conclusion: All parameters used in the present study confirmed sexual dimorphism in hyoid bone. Hence, hyoid bone can be considered in forensic investigations or anthropological studies to determine the sex of an individual. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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