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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 7; Issue 1.1 (January 2019)

Page No.: 6119-6122

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijar.2018.418

A MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF THE INTRACRANIAL VERTEBRAL ARTERY IN HUMAN CADAVERS

Bhavin B. Kodiyatar 1, Shital Bhishma Hathila *2, Maitreyee Mangesh Kulkarni 3,  Shilpa K Patel 4.

1 Assistant Professor, Anatomy Department, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

*2 Assistant Professor, Anatomy Department, Medical College Baroda, Gujarat,, India.

3 M.Sc Medical Anatomy Part-2, Medical College Baroda, Gujarat, India.

4 Assistant Professor, Anatomy Department, Medical College Baroda, Gujarat, India.

Corresponding Author:  Dr.Shital.Bhishma.Hathila, A-13,Darshanam Villa-2, Near Sapphire School, Near Savita Hospital, Parivar Cross Road, Waghodia Road, Baroda, Gujarat-390025, India. Mobile: 9825121336 E-Mail: bhishushital@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

Background: Vertebral artery radically contributes to the blood supply of brain. Any variation in its form will significantly alter the circulation dynamics in the brain leading to fatal consequences. The aim of the study was to measure the diameter of the intracranial part of vertebral artery on both right and left sides.

Materials and method: The study was conducted in Anatomy Department on 30 brains from the cadavers donated to the Medical College Baroda. The diameter of the artery was measured bilaterally with digital vernier caliper and results were statistically analyzed. The data is presented as mean+ SD. Students’ t test has been applied and observation with P<0.05 is considered significant.

Result: The current study observed the mean diameter (mm) on the left side to be greater than on the right. One of arteries on the left side was also found to be hypoplastic.

Conclusion: The results will have wider implications on medical field as any variation in structure of the vertebral artery will compromise the blood flow to the brain. The study will be useful to neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and anatomists alike.

Key words: Vertebral artery, Intracranial, Diameter, Hypoplastic.

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Cite this article: Bhavin B. Kodiyatar, Shital Bhishma Hathila, Maitreyee Mangesh Kulkarni, Shilpa K Patel. A MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF THE INTRACRANIAL VERTEBRAL ARTERY IN HUMAN CADAVERS. Int J Anat Res 2019;7(1.1):6119-6122. DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2018.418