Morphometric geometric differences between right and left human tali: A cadaveric study of fluctuating asymmetry via systematic measurement and three-dimensional scanning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about differences in the size and morphology of the right and left human tali. The present study demonstrates differences between right and left talar morphometric geometric profiles as fluctuating asymmetry in matched pairs of cadaveric specimens.

Methods

In total, 24 tali were collected in this study. All eligible tali were systematically measured with a Vernier caliper and three-dimensional laser scanner, which provided data for further analysis regarding the talar morphometric geometric profiles. Data were calculated to demonstrate differences between the right and left talar profiles using a matched-pair method, including the general size of the talus.

Results

The average talar length was 53.5 mm, the average talar dome height was 31.2

SUBMITTER: Angthong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7176106 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature