Anatomical Variations of the Coracoid Process in Sudanese People
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Abdelrahman Ahmed, Mohamed Ali E, Salih Khalid, Abdelrahman Mahmoud M, Muhammed Abubakr
Primary Institution: Human Clinical Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, National University, Khartoum, SDN
Hypothesis
This study aimed to analyze the morphometric variations in the dimensions of the coracoid process among the Sudanese population and evaluate the differences in the measurements in relation to gender.
Conclusion
The study demonstrated variations in coracoid process dimensions among the Sudanese population, emphasizing gender influence.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean length of the coracoid process was 39 ± 2.7 mm.
- Significant variations in the length (p = 0.03) and base height (p = 0.002) of the coracoid process were noted.
- Gender-based comparisons showed a trend towards larger parameters in males compared to females.
Takeaway
The coracoid process is a part of the shoulder that can vary in size between men and women, and this study looked at those differences in Sudanese people.
Methodology
The study was a retrospective, analytical, facility-based, cross-sectional study conducted using 100 CT chest images from patients without a history of shoulder trauma.
Limitations
The sample size of 100 may not adequately represent the broader Sudanese population, limiting the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
50 males and 50 females from the Sudanese population.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03 for length, 0.002 for base height
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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