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ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2024

Assessing the frequency and variability of accessory zygomatic sutures in dry skulls: clinical insights and potential implications.

Eren Ogut, Fatos Belgin Yildirim, Ozge Guzelad

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Eren OgutFaculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Türkiye. erenogut@yahoo.com.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2506-9883
Fatos Belgin YildirimFaculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1939-6936
Ozge GuzeladFaculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0327-4886

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purposeThis study aimed to determine the presence and incidence of accessory sutures and bipartite zygomatic bone types, and their effects on population affinity and clinical significance.

methodsWe examined 120 dry skulls and 50 zygomatic bones to evaluate the presence, frequency, and location of accessory zygomatic sutures as well as subtypes of bipartite zygomatic bones. Morphometric analysis included measuring the total width and length of the zygomatic bone with accessory sutures (ASs), the total length of the AS, and the shortest distance between the AS and various anatomical landmarks.

resultsBipartite zygomatic bone was observed in 14 of 120 dry skulls (11.6%) and 1 of 50 zygomatic bones (2%), indicating an overall incidence of 16 occurrences (8.82%). The ASs were predominantly located posterolaterally in 11 cases (six males, five females), anteromedially in two cases (one male, one female), superiorly in one case (male), and superolaterally in one case (male). Significant differences were noted in the distribution of the ASs (p < 0.001). Notably, a vertical inferior bipartite zygomatic type, which has not been reported in the literature, was identified. Correlations were observed between the various anatomical landmarks. Among females, the length of AS was significantly different (p = 0.038). Significant differences were also noted in the shortest distance between the AS and the zygomaticofacial foramen (ZFF) based on the body side (p = 0.034).

conclusionsOur study suggests that the bipartite zygomatic bone is not a common occurrence, indicating its significance as a morphological variation present in certain individuals. The type VII bipartite zygomatic bone exhibited the highest incidence rate, suggesting potential ethnic-specific differences in the prevalence of certain subtypes. The consistent pattern of suture distribution, along with the asymmetry and variability in suture patterns, emphasizes its potential clinical relevance.

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Anatomic VariationCranial SuturesZygomaAnatomic LandmarksCadaverFemaleHumansMaleAccessory sutureBipartite zygomatic boneMorphologyOsteologyVariationsZygomatic bone

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