Mohini Joshi

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Background: Scapula is a flat triangular bone lies on chest wall from second to sixth ribs. Its lateral angle is truncated and shows variable morphology in shape. Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to obtain morphometric data of scapulae and the glenoid cavity specifically the diameters and various shape of glenoid. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted on 90 right scapulae and 90 left scapulae. Metrical and nonmetrical measurements were noted. Length of scapulae, breadth of scapulae, height of Glenoid cavity, antero-posterior diameter 1 and antero-posterior diameter 2 were observed. Shape of Glenoid cavity was noted. Results: Length of scapula on right side was 135.40±13.2mm and on left side it was 136.5±12.9mm. Breadth of scapula on right side was 98.7 ±7.2mm on left side it was 98.2±6.8mm but the difference was not statistically significant. The height of Glenoid cavity on right side was 35.2±2.9mm and on left side it was 35.8±3.1. Antero-posterior diameter 1 of Glenoid cavity on right side was 24.2±2.3 mm and on left side it was 23.9±2.1 mm. Antero-posterior diameter 2 of Glenoid cavity on right side was16.8±2.5 mm and on left side it was 16.7±2.4mm. The most common shape of glenoid cavity was pear shaped followed by oval and least common was inverted comma shape. Conclusion: Knowledge of various measurements of Glenoid cavity is important for prosthesis of shoulder orthoplasty. It is useful in evaluation of various pathological conditions of shoulder joint. Since this study was conducted on limited number of scapulae further clinical, cadaveric and radiological studies are required. Keywords: Scapula, Glenoid cavity, Morphology.

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Background and Objective: A common and deadly cause of sudden abdominal discomfort is acute appendicitis. The surgeons frequently had trouble locating the vermiform appendix in its regular location. For an effective therapy, a thorough analysis of the vermiform appendix's various locations is required. The objective of this study is to investigate and compile extensive anatomical data on the location variation of the vermiform appendix in the cadavers of western Indians. The structure's morphometry was determined. Materials and Methods: The study of appendix was carried out on 25 cadavers available in the department of anatomy. Metrical parameters such as length, diameter and distance of appendicular orifice from ileum were measured. The different positions of appendix in and the variations of the mesoappendix were noted. Mean and standred deviations were calculated. Results: Length of appendix was 5.47± 1.59, diameter at base was 6.85±1.82, diameter at tip was 3.94± 1.11, distance of appendicular orifice below ileum was 1.14±0.85 and Distance of appendicular orifice below ileum inside was 2.19 ±0.78 The most common position of mesoappendix was mesoappendix reaches the tip 37 (74%) followed by mesoappendix does not reaching the tip was 13 (26%). Conclusion: The most common position was retrocaecal 20(40%) followed by pelvic 15 (30%) least common was midinguinal. From various positions of vermiform appendix we can understand the possible outcome of the appendicitis specifically location of site of pain. Keywords: Appendix, Morphology, Variations

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