Morphometric Analysis of Adult Human Vertebrae: An Institutional Based Study

Authors

  • Vibha Singh MSc (Medical Anatomy), Department of Anatomy, TMMC & RC, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Jitendra Singh SMO (UP Health and Family Welfare), Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Rohin Garg Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  • S. K. Jain Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, TMMC & RC, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Human Vertebrae, Lumbar.

Abstract

Background: The vertebral column is composed of Vertebrae and intervertebral discs. It stretches right from the skull extending upto coccyx. The vertebral body is made up of trabecular bone (comprised of red marrow) surrounded by compact bone layer. Posteriorly and inferiorly, the spinous process projects from vertebral arch. T12 vertebra is exclusive in the sense that it marks the transition from thoracic to the lumbar vertebra. Hence; the present morphometric study was planned for assessing the adult human vertebrae.Materials &Methods: A total of 40 dried human lumbar vertebras were collected. Vertebra with presence of congenital anomaly, disfigured or distorted structure was excluded. Pedicle height and pedicle width of all the specimens were measured. Pedicle height was assessed by measuring points just opposite each other on the upper and lower margins of the Pedicles in the vertical plane. Pedicle width was assessed by measuring the points on the medial and lateral surfaces of each Pedicle at right angle to the long axis of Pedicle.Results: A total of 40 dried human lumbar vertebras were collected. Mean lumbar vertebra height of L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 was 5.11 mm, 15.56 mm, 14.95 mm, 13.95 mm and 13.65 mm respectively. Mean lumbar vertebra width of L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 was 8.39 mm, 8.93 mm, 9.42 mm, 10.45 mm and 12.08 mm respectively.Conclusion: A constant increase in the mean pedicle width along with decrease in pedicle height is seen lumbar vertebra in the present study.

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Published

2021-02-09

How to Cite

Singh, V., Singh, J., Garg, R., & Jain, S. K. (2021). Morphometric Analysis of Adult Human Vertebrae: An Institutional Based Study. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(3), 111–112. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/889