Supraorbital foramen and supraorbital notch morphometry- An assured aid to target the supraorbital nerve

Introduction: Supraorbital neuralgia is manifested with pain and tenderness at the distribution of supraorbital nerve (SN). Explicit knowledge location SN vital for clinicians performing regional blocks to relieve pain. In present study, detailed measurements foramen (SOF) notch (SON) South Indian skulls are presented, data compared those from other populations. Methodology: One hundred SON/SOF were assessed morphometrically 50 dried adult human skull. Relevant morphometric performed using Vernier caliper. The parameters used horizontal vertical diameters SON/SOF, distance between rim; SOF nasal skeletal midline; temporal crest frontal bone, superior wall IOF. Data was analyzed SPSSv16.0. Results: SON more frequently found than SOF. mean midline 24.77 mm on right side 23.36 left side. bone 30.22 both sides. Mean infraorbital 39.71 40.41 height 1.38 1.31 transverse diameter 3.93 mm. Conclusion: Differences exist in dimensions position SOF/SON among different races people regions. Anatomical SON/ essential facilitating craniofacial surgical procedures treatment neuralgia. Bangladesh Journal Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 03 July’23 Page : 598-603