Morphological and Morphometric Study of Malleus in South Indian Population

Address for Correspondence: K. Radha, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Pondicherry, India. E-Mail: [email protected] Background: Knowledge of morphology and morphometric parameters of malleus will be helpful in reconstructive surgeries of middle ear. This study aims to analyse the morphological variations and morphometric values of malleus in south Indian population through cadaveric dissection. Materials and Methods: This study is performed on 25 dry malleus, both right and left which were obtained from human cadavers. Result: The total length of malleus was in the range of 6.7 mm to 7.94 mm, mean length of manubrium was 4.2 mm and that of the head and neck was 3.5 mm. Conclusion: The details of morphologiclal variations and morphometry of the malleus can be useful for prosthetic surgical reconstructions of middle ear.