Orbital dimensions and orbital index of adult human dry skulls: A direct measurement study

Dr. Md. Tabrej Alam; Rahul Rai; Mukesh Kumar Singh

Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

Orbital dimensions and orbital index of adult human dry skulls: A direct measurement study

Dr. Md. Tabrej Alam, Rahul Rai, Mukesh Kumar Singh

Abstract :

Assessment of orbital dimensions is important for a good knowledge of the anatomical disposition of orbital structures and surgical management of orbital pathologies. Orbital dimensions of skull vary in different races of mankind. Its dimensions are better understood by the knowledge of the orbital index. This study involved 50 dry adult skulls. Orbital dimensions were measured by Vernier Caliper. The mean orbital length of the right and left sides were 34.3�2.09 and 34.4�1.68mm while, the orbital eadth were 41.6�3.26 and 41.8�2.48mm respectively. The mean orbital index was 82.68 indicating microseme category.