Orbital Morphology of Telangana Region: a Direct Measurement Study

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Nagaraj. S, H.No 3-9-487/2, Plot No12, Road No. 2, Bhavani Nagar, Mansoorabad, Hyderabad, India-500068. Mobile no: 09502366224. E-Mail: [email protected] Background: Orbit is pyramidal cavity in the facial skeleton with its apex at the optical canal. The dimensions of the orbital cavity vary in populations belonging to different geographical areas. The present study was conducted so as to know such differences which will further aid in anthropological and forensic evaluation of skulls. Materials: The study involved 100 dry skulls collected from Anatomy department of KIMS, Narketpally and also from medical and dental students. Orbital height (OH) and orbital breadth (OB) of both sides were measured using digital vernier calipers. Orbital index (OI) was then calculated with the formula OI= OH/OB X100 Results: The mean orbital height was 32.42mm, mean orbital breadth was 36.01mm and mean Orbital Index to be 87.39. Maximum orbits measured were of Mesoseme type. Conclusion: The orbital dimensions measured in the present study shows the diversity of orbital morphology in different geographical areas. It also may help in better treatment of orbital pathologies.