Anthropometric study of the nose in a student population

Ukoha, Ukoha U; Egwu, Ogugua Augustine; Ndukwe, G. U.; Akudu, Lotanna S; Umeasalugo, Kosisochukwu E

doi:10.4103/2315-7992.190461

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“…Another study done in Nigerian population nose showed platyrrhine with significant sexual dimorphism which was totally contrast to this study which also denotes that the shape of the nose varies according to the country. 19 When this study compared with the study done in population of Western Uttar Pradesh region also showed Mesorrhine in both the gender. 20 This study was carried out in a limited sample size.…”

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Measurement of Nasal Index in Bhaktapur Region: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Makaju

Adhikari²,

Kala³

2022

JCMC

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Background: The nose is most projection part of the face. Anatomically, the shape of the nose is pyramidal with its apex faces upward and the base faces downwards. It plays an important role in respiration, phonation and aesthetic. The shape of the nose varies according to the different geographical region owing to climate and ethnicity. The aim of this study was to assess the nasal index among the citizens of Bhaktapur. Methods: The study was conducted on 385 population of Bhaktapur between 1 Aug 2020-Aug 2021. The frequency of the nasal index was analysed. The vernier calliper was used to measure the height and width of nose. The data was analysed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20 version. Results: In this study, the highest prevalence of nasal index in Bhaktapur region was mesorrhine 235 (61.0%). In the gender, the highest prevalence of the Nasal Index was mesorrhine. In the ethnicity also mesorrhine types of the Nasal Index was found. Conclusions: This study concludes that commonest nasal index of the population of Bhaktapur fall under mesorrhine type of nose. The sexual dimorphism was not significant in both the gender as it showed mesorrhine types in both gender. Whereas among the ethnicity, the Brahmin and Newar sharing the almost the same result.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

Measurement of Nasal Index in Bhaktapur Region: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Makaju

Adhikari²,

Kala³

2022

JCMC

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“…Such wide differences are also reported by Patil et al who observed mean Nasal index among males to be 84.91and in females to be 64.75 [4]. On the contrary the mean nasal indices among male and female are observed to be similar by Ukoha et al 89.95+11.26 and 85.71+10.76 respectively [3]. They are also alike in case of Ray et al [6] who reports them to be 75.86+7.…”

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“…The multitude of factors influences size, shape, and length of the nose such as genetics, sex, racial origins and environmental conditions [3].…”

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“…The nasal index is an important anatomical tool that can be used to figure out sexual, racial and ethnic differences. Nasal index is a ratio of nasal width to nasal height multiplied by 100 that helps in the classifying noses into different types [3]. The noses also reflect the trends of natural selection in evolution as it is observed that in cold and dry climates generally favor narrow noses whereas broader noses are seen in warm and…”

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An Anthropometric Study of Nasal Index With Its Clinical Correlation

Kulkarni¹,

Soni²,

Hathila³

2019

IJAR

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Background: Nose is an important anatomical and physiological part of face. Its anatomy considerably affects its function of inhalation and temperature regulation of inspired air. The anatomy is affected by genetic, racial as well as geographical factors. The aim of the study was to measure nasal height and width in the population being studied so as to calculate nasal index and classify noses on the basis of calculated index. Materials and method:The study was conducted on 159 healthy volunteers aged 18-25 years in Medical College Baroda, Gujarat. Nasal height and Nasal width were measured by digital vernier caliper and the nasal index was calculated. The type of nose was determined on the basis of the nasal index.Results: In the present study the mean nasal index is found to be 73.28+10. Mean nasal index is observed as 106.46+6.24 in males & 71.94+8.02 in females. The t test value calculated is 26.725 at CI 95% with P<0.0001 showing highly significant difference in nasal indices of male and female. Mesorrhine is the commonest nasal type found. Conclusion:The study will be highly useful to plastic surgeons, craniofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, anatomists, forensic experts, orthodontists and medical illustrators alike.

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“…The progression of a tumor along the ATN can compromise tissues in the infratemporal fossa, cause trigeminal nerve palsy, and displace or obliterate vascular structures [17,21]. The interaction between nerves and vessels is critical in the spread of perineural tumors, and the close association between the ATN and the middle meningeal artery [22] may cause additional complications [17]. As a result, medical practitioners must understand the morphology of the ATN and its relationship to the MMA, as well as the anatomy of the infratemporal fossa, to appropriately identify the neurovasculature and limit the risk of complications during procedures to the infratemporal fossa.…”

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confidence: 99%