Skull Abnormalities in Cadavers in the Gross Anatomy Lab

BioMed Research International
Jessica De RoseMaha Ahmad

Abstract

The skull encompasses and houses one of the most important organs in the body-the brain-and like all tissues in the body, it is comprised of living cells that are constantly remodeling as this maintains the strength and homeostasis of the bone. In the present study, abnormal bone growth patterns were observed and the possible causes of said findings were investigated in multiple cadaver skulls dissected during head and neck anatomy courses at Detroit Mercy Dental over the past year. There are many factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic, with differences in stimulation to the skull resulting in skull abnormalities. Materials and Methods. For this study, skull abnormalities were examined from 65 formalin-embalmed cadaver heads, obtained from the Gross Anatomy Laboratory at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry between the years 2016 and 2019. We have recorded the age, sex, and previous chief medical issues of all lab specimens used in the study. Skulls were later evaluated for possible indications of bone disease such as hypertosis frontalis interna (HFI) or Paget's disease. Among the sixty-five specimens provided to the Detroit Mercy Dental cadaver lab, 19 specimens (29%) were found to present with irregular, undula...Continue Reading

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