An Investigation of the Nutrient Foramen in the Long Bones of the Upper and Lower Limbs in Turkish Population

Aim: We aimed to examine the presence, number, anatomic location of nutrient foramen in long bones upper and lower limbs calculate index. Materials Methods: Our study was conducted on a total 295 bones, including 25 clavicle, 59 humerus, 49 radius, 32 ulna, femur, tibia, 22 fibula. The number each bone, direction its opening were determined recorded. All photographed with millimeter ruler. bone length distance proximal measured using ImageJ program. index calculated for foramen. Results: At least one observed all except humerus three highest mean belonged while lowest tibia. is mostly toward acromial end (87.5%) distal (97.6%), tibia (96.15%) fibula (75%), radius (96.36%), ulna (100%), femur (98.97%).Conclusion: There are few studies which examined together comparisons between populations made. Therefore, we think that our will enrich limited literature this subject contribute clinicians.