ASSESSMENT OF THE JUGULAR FORAMEN IN THE POSTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA OF NIGERIAN ADULT SKULLS

Authors

  • Bob-Manuel, Ibinabo Fubara College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
  • Ogoun, Timipa Richard College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
  • Martins, Blessing College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhs.764

Keywords:

jugular foramen, posterior cranial fossa, adult skulls

Abstract

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The knowledge of the morphometry of this foramen is important for forensic scientists, anthropologists and neurosurgeons. It could be concluded that the data provided in this study is important for advancement of Anatomical Science in Nigeria.

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Author Biographies

Bob-Manuel, Ibinabo Fubara, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Ogoun, Timipa Richard, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Martins, Blessing, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

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Published

2022-01-27

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Ibinabo Fubara, B.-M., Ogoun, T. R., & Blessing, M. (2022). ASSESSMENT OF THE JUGULAR FORAMEN IN THE POSTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA OF NIGERIAN ADULT SKULLS. International Journal of Health Sciences, 5(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhs.764

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022)

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