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The occurrence, variations and diameter of the human condylar canal in relation to the jugular foramen
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Abstract
In our study, based on 100 human macerated skulls, this canal was encountered in 81% of cases. In several it was double. We have not encountered any information on this in the available literature.
We found that the condylar canal in humans could be double and that the size of the external opening of this canal is not crucial in relation to the size of the jugular foramen. There was no significant correlation between the jugular foramen and the condylar canal in our specimens.
Abstract
In our study, based on 100 human macerated skulls, this canal was encountered in 81% of cases. In several it was double. We have not encountered any information on this in the available literature.
We found that the condylar canal in humans could be double and that the size of the external opening of this canal is not crucial in relation to the size of the jugular foramen. There was no significant correlation between the jugular foramen and the condylar canal in our specimens.
Keywords
skull; condylar canal; jugular foramen; dimensions; anatomy


Title
The occurrence, variations and diameter of the human condylar canal in relation to the jugular foramen
Journal
Issue
Pages
11-14
Published online
2005-12-05
Bibliographic record
Folia Morphol 2006;65(1):11-14.
Keywords
skull
condylar canal
jugular foramen
dimensions
anatomy
Authors
J. Wysocki
M. Sharifi