A MORPHOMETRIC AND MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF FORAMEN MAGNUM IN ADULT HUMAN SKULLS

Abstract

Background: The shape and morphology of the foramen magnum play a crucial role in 
identifying the cause and formulating the treatment approach for neurological conditions such 
as Arnold Chiari malformation. Transcondylar approach enables neurosurgeons to access the 
brainstem and cervico medullary junction region with minimum retraction and it requires 
thorough knowledge of different parameters of foramen magnum.